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GJ16 FLA

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,772 mi
Last recorded25,772 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 FLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 25,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 24,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 22,721 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 21,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 19,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 17,161 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 14,727 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 11,380 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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GJ16 FLA is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ16 FLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ16 FLA registered?

GJ16 FLA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is GJ16 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ16 FLA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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