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PF16 JWZ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,789 mi
Last recorded65,789 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 JWZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 50,771 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 50,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 41,810 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 41,807 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 38,078 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 38,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2021 33,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit ***STRONGLY ADVISE*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 30,495 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,912 miles

Nearside Front 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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PF16 JWZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 PF16 JWZ, 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 PF16 JWZ registered?

PF16 JWZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is PF16 JWZ safe to buy?

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