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WL18 CLJ

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,453 mi
Last recorded65,453 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL18 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail/pin + tyre tread 3mm ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail/pin + tyre tread 3mm ()

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Fail 7 Nov 2025 65,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail/pin + tyre tread 3mm ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail/pin + tyre tread 3mm ()

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,492 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 52,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,012 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on the legal limit change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 30,691 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2021 16,967 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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WL18 CLJ is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL18 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WL18 CLJ registered?

WL18 CLJ is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is WL18 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL18 CLJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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