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SM16 BNJ

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,273 mi
Last recorded144,273 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 BNJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 144,273 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 137,707 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 115,250 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 115,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 93,848 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 73,345 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,808 miles

front brake pads 3mm

Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,685 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 37,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SM16 BNJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM16 BNJ, 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 SM16 BNJ registered?

SM16 BNJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is SM16 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 BNJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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