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AD16 GCU

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,377 mi
Last recorded47,377 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 GCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding inner edge and cuts tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 47,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre deep cracking to cords and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding inner edge and cuts tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 41,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 36,576 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 36,482 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working On Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 30,696 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 24,866 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 20,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 17,318 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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AD16 GCU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD16 GCU, 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 AD16 GCU registered?

AD16 GCU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is AD16 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 GCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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