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Y300 CJA

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,998 mi
Last recorded62,998 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 CJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 62,998 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 96,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 57,753 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,110 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 53,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,329 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,404 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,124 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 45,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,140 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 42,414 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 41,282 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very Poor Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 28,902 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 28,761 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 21,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,103 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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Y300 CJA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y300 CJA, 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 Y300 CJA registered?

Y300 CJA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is Y300 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y300 CJA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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