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GF18 LWS

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,432 mi
Last recorded95,432 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 LWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 95,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog light cracked but still working.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 70,390 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 70,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pointing at floor. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,337 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 42,575 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 42,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 30,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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GF18 LWS is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 GF18 LWS, 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 GF18 LWS registered?

GF18 LWS is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is GF18 LWS safe to buy?

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