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GL18 ZBO

2018 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,814 mi
Last recorded69,814 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 ZBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 67,279 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 64,572 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 60,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked on both nsr inner and outer lamps (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 60,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked on both nsr inner and outer lamps (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 58,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,933 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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GL18 ZBO is a 2018 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL18 ZBO, 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.

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What year was GL18 ZBO registered?

GL18 ZBO is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is GL18 ZBO safe to buy?

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