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AO18 GVC

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 GVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,096 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 72,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,809 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 63,809 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,556 miles

Front wipers are smearing

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

Offside Rear disc corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 43,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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AO18 GVC 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 AO18 GVC, 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 AO18 GVC registered?

AO18 GVC is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is AO18 GVC safe to buy?

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