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GJ66 VLA

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,712 mi
Last recorded72,712 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 VLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,447 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 40,299 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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GJ66 VLA is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GJ66 VLA, 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 GJ66 VLA registered?

GJ66 VLA is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is GJ66 VLA safe to buy?

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