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SU51 DJB

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,549 mi
Last recorded71,549 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 DJB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 71,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,307 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,491 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 54,491 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 45,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,494 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 39,485 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,026 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 28,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 20,365 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 18,250 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 11,682 miles

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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SU51 DJB is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SU51 DJB, 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

How do I check the history of SU51 DJB?

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What year was SU51 DJB registered?

SU51 DJB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SU51 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 DJB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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