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RJ16 LDC

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,288 mi
Last recorded60,288 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 LDC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 60,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 53,270 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 53,270 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 44,750 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 44,748 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 32,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge tyre worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres wearing excessively on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 29,123 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2020 26,774 miles

Central Front Exhaust Flexi joint weak

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 24,051 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 24,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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RJ16 LDC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 RJ16 LDC, 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 RJ16 LDC registered?

RJ16 LDC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is RJ16 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ16 LDC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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