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GC16 EJE

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,457 mi
Last recorded98,457 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 EJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 98,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2026 98,457 miles

Central Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable clip defective (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 88,222 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 88,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 76,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 63,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,173 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake efficiency requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jul 2021 42,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside handbrake efficiency in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,140 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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GC16 EJE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GC16 EJE, 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 GC16 EJE registered?

GC16 EJE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GC16 EJE safe to buy?

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