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W50 DSJ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,818 mi
Last recorded62,818 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 DSJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 62,818 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 57,626 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,494 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 40,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 40,987 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,142 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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W50 DSJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W50 DSJ, 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 W50 DSJ registered?

W50 DSJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is W50 DSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W50 DSJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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