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GX16 BHW

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,405 mi
Last recorded72,405 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 BHW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 67,380 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 53,922 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres has slight outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm on central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 46,808 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump operative , blockage in the system (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres has slight outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm on central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,262 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,795 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 21,649 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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GX16 BHW is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX16 BHW, 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 GX16 BHW registered?

GX16 BHW is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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