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GP16 SLZ

2016 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,616 mi
Last recorded72,616 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,616 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,544 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 69,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 52,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 36,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 27,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 24,875 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,168 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 SLZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GP16 SLZ, 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 SLZ?

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What year was GP16 SLZ registered?

GP16 SLZ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is GP16 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP16 SLZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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