MOT Status
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89,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))
both front tyre treads wearing low outer edges 225/45/17 91w
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))
both front tyre treads wearing low outer edges 225/45/17 91w
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
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VX16 BEJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VX16 BEJ, 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 VX16 BEJ registered?
VX16 BEJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.
Is VX16 BEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VX16 BEJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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