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GH05 WAY

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,007 mi
Last recorded70,007 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH05 WAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 70,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 61,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 61,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 60,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 55,466 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 55,273 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Car idling too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 47,481 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 39,607 miles

under covers fitted to vehicle

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

rear wiper worn

Pass 31 May 2019 24,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front and off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 14,558 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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GH05 WAY is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GH05 WAY, 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.

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What year was GH05 WAY registered?

GH05 WAY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is GH05 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH05 WAY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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