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PJ16 VRW

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,895 mi
Last recorded49,895 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 VRW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 49,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 27 Nov 2024 42,422 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 27 Nov 2023 34,538 miles

Front Both front brake pads slightly wearing thin

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cuts but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 27 Nov 2023 34,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge has tear showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front brake pads slightly wearing thin

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cuts but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 27 Nov 2022 27,498 miles

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2021 23,417 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 19,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 12,555 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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PJ16 VRW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRW, 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 PJ16 VRW registered?

PJ16 VRW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is PJ16 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ16 VRW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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