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2018 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,041 mi
Last recorded77,041 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 KVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 77,041 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,477 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads are wearing more than outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,300 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 52,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,713 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 41,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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GX18 KVW is a 2018 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX18 KVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GX18 KVW registered?

GX18 KVW is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2018.

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