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GX16 GWZ

2016 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,467 mi
Last recorded87,467 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,667 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted dent in both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 70,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off both edges 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly outer tread 2.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted dent in both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,204 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 41,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,450 miles

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 18 Feb 2019 26,696 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 GWZ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey 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 GWZ, 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 GX16 GWZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GX16 GWZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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