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GT51 SEB

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,555 mi
Last recorded92,555 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT51 SEB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 82,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm / worn on inner shoulder / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 82,688 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm / worn on inner shoulder / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 81,971 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 81,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 68,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,471 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2021 56,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foreward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,336 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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GT51 SEB is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GT51 SEB, 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 GT51 SEB?

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What year was GT51 SEB registered?

GT51 SEB is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 11 August 2016.

Is GT51 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT51 SEB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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