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GC16 XPB

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,128 mi
Last recorded66,128 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 XPB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 66,128 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,974 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 50,734 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 36,792 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 23,452 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 10,968 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 9,803 miles

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

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Fail 30 Jul 2019 9,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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 XPB is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB?

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What year was GC16 XPB registered?

GC16 XPB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is GC16 XPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 XPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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