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SG16 JEX

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 JEX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,043 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 57,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,383 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 34,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 26,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,780 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 21,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) 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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SG16 JEX is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG16 JEX, 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 SG16 JEX registered?

SG16 JEX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is SG16 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG16 JEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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