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XW02 JAY

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,308 mi
Last recorded52,308 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXW02 JAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 52,308 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 46,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 46,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,499 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,637 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 31,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 23,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 22,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 245/35R18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

runflat and non runflat mixed on vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2019 20,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm with a cut to the inner shoulder exposing the cords 225/40R18RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 245/35R18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

runflat and non runflat mixed on vehicle

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a deflation

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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XW02 JAY is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XW02 JAY, 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 XW02 JAY registered?

XW02 JAY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is XW02 JAY safe to buy?

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