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GV18 MYS

2018 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,536 mi
Last recorded74,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV18 MYS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 74,536 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 74,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 67,035 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,622 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 36,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.8-4mm worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 36,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.8-4mm worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4 mm worn bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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GV18 MYS is a 2018 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV18 MYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV18 MYS registered?

GV18 MYS is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is GV18 MYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV18 MYS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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