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V17 MJH

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,005 mi
Last recorded65,005 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 MJH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 65,005 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 62,685 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 57,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,812 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,023 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 26,653 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 26,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 20,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 10,219 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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V17 MJH is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V17 MJH, 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

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What year was V17 MJH registered?

V17 MJH is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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