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GC04 GRY

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,173 mi
Last recorded52,173 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC04 GRY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 52,173 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 47,131 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 41,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,787 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 31,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,669 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 26,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 23,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 21,124 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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GC04 GRY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver 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 GC04 GRY, 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 GC04 GRY registered?

GC04 GRY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is GC04 GRY safe to buy?

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