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GY18 FDC

2018 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 FDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 96,473 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 84,095 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 71,281 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 71,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,750 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 58,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 49,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 43,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 43,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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GY18 FDC is a 2018 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY18 FDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY18 FDC registered?

GY18 FDC is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is GY18 FDC safe to buy?

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