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NJ18 YHB

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ18 YHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 70,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 61,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm ( Front ) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S ( Very Close To Limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 61,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm ( Front ) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S ( Very Close To Limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads approximately 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 22,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 17,543 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread.

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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NJ18 YHB is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ18 YHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJ18 YHB registered?

NJ18 YHB is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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