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GA57 ROW

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA57 ROW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 61,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumpstop broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumpstop perished

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 49,639 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 39,420 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 27,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 20,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 14,150 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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GA57 ROW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 GA57 ROW, 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 GA57 ROW registered?

GA57 ROW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2016.

Is GA57 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA57 ROW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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