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MJ16 EPZ

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,060 mi
Last recorded91,060 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 EPZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 91,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 89,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 75,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,330 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance on brake test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on inner side

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

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

Offside Rear Alloy has been welded

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (225/45/17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 39,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2019 39,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 EPZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ16 EPZ, 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 MJ16 EPZ registered?

MJ16 EPZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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