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GC18 FOV

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,339 mi
Last recorded72,339 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 FOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 70,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 57,044 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2024 57,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2023 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (3mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 24,378 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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GC18 FOV is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GC18 FOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GC18 FOV registered?

GC18 FOV is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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The MOT history for GC18 FOV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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