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GF66 KOW

2016 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,435 mi
Last recorded92,435 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31856,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF66 KOW
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 92,435 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 92,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 82,388 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,551 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 76,551 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,339 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 67,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,159 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 44,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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GF66 KOW is a 2016 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 56,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF66 KOW registered?

GF66 KOW is a 2016 BMW 318, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is GF66 KOW safe to buy?

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