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JC55 DTC

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,146 mi
Last recorded89,146 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC55 DTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 89,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 76,634 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 76,632 miles

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 72,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside - Offside (Edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear positioned of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 28 Apr 2023 70,763 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside - Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 28 Apr 2023 70,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside - Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 May 2022 64,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 55,617 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 55,611 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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JC55 DTC is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JC55 DTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JC55 DTC registered?

JC55 DTC is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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