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J555 DOS

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,289 mi
Last recorded89,289 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 DOS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 89,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 83,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 76,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 56,468 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 56,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,512 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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J555 DOS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J555 DOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J555 DOS registered?

J555 DOS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is J555 DOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 DOS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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