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GV65 JVW

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 JVW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,749 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 81,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,997 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 49,399 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 18 Feb 2021 49,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 17,500 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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GV65 JVW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV65 JVW, 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

How do I check the history of GV65 JVW?

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What year was GV65 JVW registered?

GV65 JVW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is GV65 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 JVW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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