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LV18 JYL

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,214 mi
Last recorded84,214 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV18 JYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,214 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 84,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 76,277 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,124 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor/wire rubbing on driveshaft(repositioned)

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge(ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 56,567 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,719 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LV18 JYL is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV18 JYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV18 JYL registered?

LV18 JYL is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is LV18 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV18 JYL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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