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G17 GUC

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 GUC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 74,762 miles

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

Exhaust flexi section appears to be worn with minor movement, proper inspection unavailable due to vehicle under tray

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on areas of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 74,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer shoulder 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour LED appears to be red as opposed to amber (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust flexi section appears to be worn with minor movement, proper inspection unavailable due to vehicle under tray

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on areas of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm 225/45/17 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,803 miles

exhaust flexi deteriating

front tyres showing slight wear on outside edges

Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,141 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 41,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,554 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 21,524 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 14,747 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 11,730 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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G17 GUC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G17 GUC, 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 G17 GUC registered?

G17 GUC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is G17 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 GUC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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