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LJ09 DAN

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,536 mi
Last recorded89,536 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 DAN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 89,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 89,399 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 87,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,478 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 68,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,557 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 56,805 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,529 miles

Both Front Tyres worn outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,602 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,882 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm in tread

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,694 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 39,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 34,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,467 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 27,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,031 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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LJ09 DAN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LJ09 DAN, 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 LJ09 DAN registered?

LJ09 DAN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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