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PL16 DJF

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,015 mi
Last recorded105,015 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 DJF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 105,015 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full underbody inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2026 104,977 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,218 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some components underneath

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,303 miles

Front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit change a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 86,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit change a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,734 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission - Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,799 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,773 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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PL16 DJF is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL16 DJF, 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 PL16 DJF registered?

PL16 DJF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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