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PG16 KJE

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,001 mi
Last recorded58,001 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG16 KJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 58,001 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 51,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 45,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,053 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,963 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 41,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,884 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 39,884 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,258 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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PG16 KJE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PG16 KJE, 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 PG16 KJE registered?

PG16 KJE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is PG16 KJE safe to buy?

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