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GC16 XOS

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,106 mi
Last recorded53,106 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 XOS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 53,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 51,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,373 miles

parking permit located in drivers view

Fail 19 Apr 2024 49,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

parking permit located in drivers view

Pass 24 Apr 2023 46,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 43,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 36,560 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 30,839 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 30,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 21,555 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 XOS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 XOS, 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

How do I check the history of GC16 XOS?

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What year was GC16 XOS registered?

GC16 XOS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is GC16 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 XOS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GC16 XOS have outstanding finance?

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