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PN16 GJO

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,571 mi
Last recorded47,571 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN16 GJO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 47,571 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 42,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 38,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 38,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 37,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,471 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 33,467 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 25,659 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 25,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left impact damage present (4.1.2 (a))

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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PN16 GJO is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red 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 PN16 GJO, 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

How do I check the history of PN16 GJO?

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What year was PN16 GJO registered?

PN16 GJO is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is PN16 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN16 GJO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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