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RE16 TGJ

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,629 mi
Last recorded71,629 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 TGJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 71,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 68,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 65,976 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 63,831 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 36,805 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Jan 2020 36,796 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2019 22,508 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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RE16 TGJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in White 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 RE16 TGJ, 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 RE16 TGJ?

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What year was RE16 TGJ registered?

RE16 TGJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is RE16 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 TGJ 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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