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MW16 WHJ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,253 mi
Last recorded133,253 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 WHJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 133,253 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 113,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 38,310 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))

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

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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MW16 WHJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MW16 WHJ, 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

How do I check the history of MW16 WHJ?

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What year was MW16 WHJ registered?

MW16 WHJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is MW16 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW16 WHJ shows 8 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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