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HY18 GTU

2018 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY18 GTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 136,808 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,155 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 125,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 118,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

LOW fuel level.

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 118,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

LOW fuel level.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 112,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 112,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 103,715 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen & damage nearside upper less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cut into tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,018 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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HY18 GTU is a 2018 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 46,759 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY18 GTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY18 GTU registered?

HY18 GTU is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is HY18 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY18 GTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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