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GX16 BKD

2016 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,076 mi
Last recorded47,076 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 BKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 47,076 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 47,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 45,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam not showing on tester and wont adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,960 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 43,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant resevoir is empty.

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 2 Mar 2023 41,807 miles

brake pad warning on

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2023 41,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake pad warning on

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,923 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 23,482 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 16,524 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 BKD is a 2016 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX16 BKD, 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 BKD registered?

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

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