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MM16 JOA

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,562 mi
Last recorded45,562 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 JOA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 45,562 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 40,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 34,712 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 25,208 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 25,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 21,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 21,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 12,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 May 2019 12,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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MM16 JOA is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 MM16 JOA, 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 MM16 JOA registered?

MM16 JOA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is MM16 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM16 JOA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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