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GU66 HJX

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

105,666 mi
Last recorded105,666 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 HJX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 105,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,951 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 102,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 87,274 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,053 miles

All 4 Rims have kerb damage

Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,053 miles

All 4 Rims have kerb damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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GU66 HJX 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 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 GU66 HJX, 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.

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What year was GU66 HJX registered?

GU66 HJX is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is GU66 HJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 HJX 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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