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GV16 TJY

2016 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,977 mi
Last recorded104,977 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 TJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 104,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,492 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 84,652 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,138 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,378 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 58,202 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres of different make and speed rating on rear axle

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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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GV16 TJY is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GV16 TJY, 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

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What year was GV16 TJY registered?

GV16 TJY is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is GV16 TJY safe to buy?

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