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SJ16 MFK

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,885 mi
Last recorded96,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 MFK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 96,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 85,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,458 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs obviously worn but not weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2022 64,573 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2021 43,141 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,870 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 18,564 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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
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SJ16 MFK 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 SJ16 MFK, 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

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What year was SJ16 MFK registered?

SJ16 MFK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 MFK 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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