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A5 GHS

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GHS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,432 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,563 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 25,905 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))

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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A5 GHS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black 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 A5 GHS, 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 A5 GHS registered?

A5 GHS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 2 August 2016.

Is A5 GHS safe to buy?

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