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GV16 UAP

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,943 mi
Last recorded55,943 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 UAP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 55,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread and leaking ()

Offside front tyre worn on (outer) edge also has small cuts

Slight oil leak engine aera

Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 47,996 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure Not clipped to under body (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing X2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing X2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing X2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,899 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 36,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 25,727 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 25,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 22,883 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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GV16 UAP is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV16 UAP, 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 GV16 UAP registered?

GV16 UAP is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is GV16 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 UAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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