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JC11 OWS

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC11 OWS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 125,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 117,941 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,717 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 111,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,666 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 94,844 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 90,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 87,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,463 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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JC11 OWS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JC11 OWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JC11 OWS registered?

JC11 OWS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is JC11 OWS safe to buy?

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