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KJ16 FDM

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 FDM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,520 miles

Brake pad wear light illuminated - pads not worn down below limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - also crack present in tread 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 106,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 101,583 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 91,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,266 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 75,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,618 miles

2x stone chips outside drivers view

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Fail 3 Aug 2020 67,617 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x stone chips outside drivers view

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,839 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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KJ16 FDM is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KJ16 FDM, 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 KJ16 FDM registered?

KJ16 FDM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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