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GX16 VYT

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,727 mi
Last recorded60,727 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 VYT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,176 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 48,174 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,785 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on limit 225/45x17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,029 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 29,029 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,144 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 26,144 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 19,826 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 VYT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

GX16 VYT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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