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GU16 FWB

2016 BMW 418

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,165 mi
Last recorded112,165 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 41868,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 112,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 108,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2023 91,370 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

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

Fail 26 Dec 2023 91,370 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Dec 2022 83,957 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 83,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 76,082 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 66,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,605 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 49,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 FWB is a 2016 BMW 418 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FWB registered?

GU16 FWB is a 2016 BMW 418, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is GU16 FWB safe to buy?

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