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LJ16 BEW

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,602 mi
Last recorded10,602 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 BEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 10,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 8,905 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 7,744 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 7,028 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 6,294 miles

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Pass 16 Aug 2021 5,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 4,414 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 3,802 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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LJ16 BEW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ16 BEW, 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 LJ16 BEW registered?

LJ16 BEW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 August 2016.

Is LJ16 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 BEW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ16 BEW have outstanding finance?

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