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SL18 HJK

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,025 mi
Last recorded34,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 HJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 34,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads have approx. 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Exhaust sensor wiring (4.11 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 34,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads have approx. 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Exhaust sensor wiring (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 28,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 24,674 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 17,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 11,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 7,107 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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SL18 HJK is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL18 HJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL18 HJK registered?

SL18 HJK is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2018.

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