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GL16 GVK

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,713 mi
Last recorded62,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 GVK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,713 miles

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

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

TPMS on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 62,713 miles

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

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

TPMS on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,253 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 57,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,720 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rears (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 52,699 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rears (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 47,815 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 42,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low at 2mm on center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low approx 2.5 mm on center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 37,211 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low at 2mm on center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper sears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low approx 2.5 mm on center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 31,302 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,399 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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GL16 GVK is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL16 GVK, 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 GL16 GVK registered?

GL16 GVK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is GL16 GVK safe to buy?

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