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LO65 VDJ

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,330 mi
Last recorded39,330 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO65 VDJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 39,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 35,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 30,851 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 30,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 25,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 21,144 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 16,217 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 11,754 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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LO65 VDJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO65 VDJ, 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

How do I check the history of LO65 VDJ?

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What year was LO65 VDJ registered?

LO65 VDJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is LO65 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO65 VDJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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