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SP16 JAU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,416 mi
Last recorded73,416 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 JAU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,416 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 60,869 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn below limits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,832 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 41,905 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy buckled

Fail 10 Feb 2022 41,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Alloy buckled

Pass 1 Feb 2021 34,997 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 25,195 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 25,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 16,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 16,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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SP16 JAU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP16 JAU, 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 SP16 JAU registered?

SP16 JAU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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