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L55 TJG

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 TJG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 67,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 56,891 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 56,891 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 51,640 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 51,640 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 40,579 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 40,552 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 29,539 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 29,537 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,035 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 16,410 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 TJG is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L55 TJG, 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 L55 TJG registered?

L55 TJG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is L55 TJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 TJG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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