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KJ16 UPK

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,305 mi
Last recorded72,305 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 UPK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 64,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,812 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats fitted. ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,185 miles

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats on rear seat. ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,643 miles

brake pads getting low in places

n/s/r tyre tread around 3mm

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,567 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 UPK is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPK, 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 KJ16 UPK registered?

KJ16 UPK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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