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GL16 VPE

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 82,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,659 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,564 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2022 60,458 miles

under trays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,820 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 36,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 VPE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL16 VPE, 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 GL16 VPE registered?

GL16 VPE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is GL16 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 VPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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