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GV66 GXS

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,952 mi
Last recorded73,952 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV66 GXS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 73,952 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2026 73,952 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,267 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 61,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 57,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 27,411 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 19,589 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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GV66 GXS is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV66 GXS, 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 GV66 GXS registered?

GV66 GXS is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is GV66 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV66 GXS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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