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NJ66 RVE

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,721 mi
Last recorded134,721 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ66 RVE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 134,721 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 129,569 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 129,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pad wear lamp on (brake pads ok)

Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,740 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 124,737 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp on (pads not worn)

tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 19 May 2022 115,713 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 103,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 81,929 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 RVE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 RVE, 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 NJ66 RVE registered?

NJ66 RVE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is NJ66 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ66 RVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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