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MS08 JAT

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,491 mi
Last recorded89,491 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS08 JAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,491 miles

Offside Rear pad warning wire routed threw coil spring

Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,977 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 87,973 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,043 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 65,066 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 54,779 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,543 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 35,310 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,911 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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MS08 JAT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MS08 JAT, 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 MS08 JAT registered?

MS08 JAT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is MS08 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS08 JAT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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