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GX66 RFJ

2016 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,778 mi
Last recorded62,778 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 58,483 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 52,420 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2023 44,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,404 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,218 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 31,209 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 24,270 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on the outer portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on the outer portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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GX66 RFJ is a 2016 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GX66 RFJ, 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 GX66 RFJ registered?

GX66 RFJ is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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The MOT history for GX66 RFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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