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LJ16 CDK

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,582 mi
Last recorded54,582 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 CDK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,582 miles

Underside and sill inspections are limited due to covers

Pass 30 Oct 2024 51,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 51,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 49,993 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2023 49,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 43,635 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Protective undertrays fitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,158 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jul 2020 31,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2019 19,545 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

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 CDK is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ16 CDK, 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 LJ16 CDK registered?

LJ16 CDK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is LJ16 CDK safe to buy?

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