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NJ66 CKV

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,841 mi
Last recorded86,841 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ66 CKV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,966 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS NEARING LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 68,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS NEARING LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 68,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS Light is on

Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,911 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 57,778 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working LED unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 20,694 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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NJ66 CKV is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 NJ66 CKV, 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.

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What year was NJ66 CKV registered?

NJ66 CKV is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 15 October 2016.

Is NJ66 CKV safe to buy?

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