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GU16 FVS

2016 BMW 418

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,288 mi
Last recorded117,288 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 41868,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 FVS
MakeBMW
Model418
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2025 117,266 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 110,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 V18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 V18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake imbalance of 75%, nearside weaker

Fail 4 Dec 2024 110,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 225/45 V18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 255/40 V18 XL (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake imbalance of 75%, nearside weaker

Pass 15 Dec 2023 105,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 101,883 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 97,251 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,052 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,365 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 418?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 1,235 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
8,075
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,235
On UK Roads
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GU16 FVS is a 2016 BMW 418 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 BMW 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 68,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU16 FVS registered?

GU16 FVS is a 2016 BMW 418, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is GU16 FVS safe to buy?

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