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G20 SPD

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,303 mi
Last recorded41,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 SPD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 41,303 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 40,116 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 40,114 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeping under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated on dash indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light illuminated on dash

Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,824 miles

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 33,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 27,340 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 21,639 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 18,047 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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G20 SPD is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G20 SPD, 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 G20 SPD registered?

G20 SPD is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is G20 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 SPD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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