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PJ66 ZVM

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,955 mi
Last recorded95,955 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 95,955 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 6 Aug 2026 95,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,687 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 86,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,382 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 67,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,914 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 46,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Rear tyre fitted incorrect way around inside and outside

Pass 23 Aug 2020 39,057 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2020 39,057 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 30,607 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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PJ66 ZVM is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PJ66 ZVM, 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 PJ66 ZVM registered?

PJ66 ZVM is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is PJ66 ZVM safe to buy?

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