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MR53 JLB

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,083 mi
Last recorded44,083 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 JLB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 44,083 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 39,642 miles

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Dec 2023 35,069 miles

Front brake pads worn to indicators = thin

Rear brake pads worn to indicators = thin

Pass 6 Dec 2022 30,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 26,102 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 2 Dec 2020 20,638 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 16,204 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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MR53 JLB is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR53 JLB, 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 MR53 JLB registered?

MR53 JLB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2016.

Is MR53 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR53 JLB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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