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L55 NJP

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,265 mi
Last recorded74,265 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 NJP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 74,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,859 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,569 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 58,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 47,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,307 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 23,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,211 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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L55 NJP 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 L55 NJP, 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 L55 NJP registered?

L55 NJP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is L55 NJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 NJP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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