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LG66 VMJ

2016 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,164 mi
Last recorded141,164 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31856,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG66 VMJ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,164 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 141,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,694 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 122,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides just legal - 2mm -2014 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn to approx 3mm - 2015 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 122,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides just legal - 2mm -2014 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn to approx 3mm - 2015 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,556 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 104,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,672 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,475 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,143 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 84,143 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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LG66 VMJ is a 2016 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 56,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG66 VMJ registered?

LG66 VMJ is a 2016 BMW 318, first registered on 19 October 2016.

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