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GU16 FPN

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,003 mi
Last recorded44,003 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 FPN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 44,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,873 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 31,189 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 28,098 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 27,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 25,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 24,061 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 21,268 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 12,688 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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GU16 FPN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU16 FPN, 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 GU16 FPN?

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What year was GU16 FPN registered?

GU16 FPN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is GU16 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 FPN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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