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LD66 VSJ

2016 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,577 mi
Last recorded85,577 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD66 VSJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 85,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 78,687 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,013 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,870 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 63,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 51,783 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,664 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 43,664 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,964 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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LD66 VSJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD66 VSJ, 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 LD66 VSJ registered?

LD66 VSJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2016.

Is LD66 VSJ safe to buy?

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