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GH16 KVC

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,027 mi
Last recorded108,027 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH16 KVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 108,027 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,204 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just acceptable, recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 79,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,369 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,434 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,735 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 44,614 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,959 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 33,959 miles

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

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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GH16 KVC is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GH16 KVC, 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 GH16 KVC registered?

GH16 KVC is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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