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GP16 CJU

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,857 mi
Last recorded86,857 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 CJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 86,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 81,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 81,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 40,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 33,274 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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GP16 CJU is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GP16 CJU, 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

How do I check the history of GP16 CJU?

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What year was GP16 CJU registered?

GP16 CJU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is GP16 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP16 CJU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP16 CJU have outstanding finance?

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