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NJ66 ELO

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,663 mi
Last recorded115,663 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ66 ELO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,663 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,343 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in 'A' zone 10 mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 100,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in 'A' zone 10 mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,769 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 77,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 R 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,556 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear wiper blade defective

coolant level low

Pass 1 Feb 2022 31,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,440 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 22,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 ELO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

NJ66 ELO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is NJ66 ELO safe to buy?

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