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SA55 JET

2016 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 JET
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 137,447 miles

Front Both front damper/shock absorber piston stem dust covers are defective & no longer provide protection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of axle are worn/lipped with working faces pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be worn very close to or on minimum limit of 1.5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears during sweep but clears driver's view sufficiently at the time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be worn very close to or on minimum limit of 1.5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears during sweep but clears driver's view sufficiently at the time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid 'sweating' from gearbox prop-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides of axle are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 137,447 miles

Front Both front damper/shock absorber piston stem dust covers are defective & no longer provide protection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of axle are worn/lipped with working faces pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be worn very close to or on minimum limit of 1.5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears during sweep but clears driver's view sufficiently at the time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be worn very close to or on minimum limit of 1.5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears during sweep but clears driver's view sufficiently at the time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid 'sweating' from gearbox prop-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides of axle are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 119,312 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,353 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 106,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2022 103,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,044 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,574 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,372 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 72,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned track rod end loose (2.1.3 (e))

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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SA55 JET is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SA55 JET, 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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SA55 JET is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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