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PJ16 EJA

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,278 mi
Last recorded76,278 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 EJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 76,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 68,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 60,457 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 60,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre fitted the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 53,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 53,287 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 47,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 37,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,441 miles

Offside 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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PJ16 EJA 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 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 PJ16 EJA, 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 PJ16 EJA registered?

PJ16 EJA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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