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JE16 WTE

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE16 WTE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 97,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 93,464 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 93,464 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

advise tracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,684 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,463 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 50,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,832 miles

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

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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JE16 WTE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red 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 JE16 WTE, 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 JE16 WTE registered?

JE16 WTE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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