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WD16 LJL

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,333 mi
Last recorded88,333 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 LJL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 88,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 14 Feb 2025 73,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside front fog light lens damaged

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of fuel/brake pipes and outer sills

Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,213 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 15,794 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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WD16 LJL is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WD16 LJL, 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 WD16 LJL registered?

WD16 LJL is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is WD16 LJL safe to buy?

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