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JS02 LSS

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS02 LSS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) recommend replaced 2-3 months (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 118,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) recommend replaced 2-3 months (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 112,658 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced approx 3-4000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 112,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both replaced approx 3-4000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 103,570 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 103,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs and pads required (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 91,446 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 80,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,437 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 63,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,827 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 51,827 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 48,729 miles

tyre pressure warning message

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2019 48,728 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

tyre pressure warning message

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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JS02 LSS is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JS02 LSS, 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 JS02 LSS registered?

JS02 LSS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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