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LE16 BUJ

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,413 mi
Last recorded62,413 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 BUJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 62,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 58,990 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 55,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 55,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,040 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,473 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 32,473 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear pads 5mm

Pass 11 Jul 2019 27,270 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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LE16 BUJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol 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 LE16 BUJ, 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 LE16 BUJ registered?

LE16 BUJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is LE16 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 BUJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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