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GV65 LZE

2016 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,896 mi
Last recorded77,896 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 77,896 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 77,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,373 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,031 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 69,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 58,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,289 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 50,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 49,696 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,373 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge accepted to min test std / will need attn. sooner than later/ ref nsf tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf/nsr, tyres , both coming upto legal limit / showing 2mm at present (5.2.3 (e))

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 LZE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV65 LZE, 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 GV65 LZE registered?

GV65 LZE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is GV65 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 LZE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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