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L77 JOG

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,347 mi
Last recorded38,347 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 JOG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 38,347 miles

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

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Fail 12 May 2026 38,347 miles

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

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 33,205 miles

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

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 28,813 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from area of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 24,613 miles

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

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 16,049 miles

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

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2021 16,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 13,395 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 13,359 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 9,572 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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L77 JOG is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L77 JOG, 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 L77 JOG registered?

L77 JOG is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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