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WH16 OJA

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,187 mi
Last recorded32,187 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 OJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 32,187 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp Unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers Not Tested (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 25,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 21,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 17,871 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 26 May 2021 14,755 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 11,735 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,805 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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WH16 OJA is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WH16 OJA, 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 WH16 OJA registered?

WH16 OJA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is WH16 OJA safe to buy?

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