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MJ16 EAK

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,340 mi
Last recorded132,340 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 EAK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 132,340 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 122,689 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 112,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 108,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 92,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at base of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,333 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 64,032 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working built in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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MJ16 EAK is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ16 EAK, 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 MJ16 EAK registered?

MJ16 EAK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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