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GJ18 OYM

2018 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 OYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 112,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 112,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,177 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 89,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washer jets blocked. (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 57,760 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 46,413 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 34,336 miles

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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GJ18 OYM is a 2018 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ18 OYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ18 OYM registered?

GJ18 OYM is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2018.

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