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T19 HJJ

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

72,515 mi
Last recorded72,515 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT19 HJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 72,515 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2025 122,040 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all of them (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,152 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 70,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 115,221 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 64,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR SEATS ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 107,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 107,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 60,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,053 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 100,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure- & Water ingress

Pass 30 Oct 2021 93,041 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 86,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,418 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2019 81,413 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 81,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,220 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,975 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,897 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 77,897 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,558 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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T19 HJJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 T19 HJJ, 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 T19 HJJ registered?

T19 HJJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 February 2016.

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