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LE16 GTU

2016 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 GTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 66,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,049 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 66,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,463 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 56,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 45,305 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 45,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 35,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 21,382 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 21,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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LE16 GTU is a 2016 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LE16 GTU, 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

How do I check the history of LE16 GTU?

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What year was LE16 GTU registered?

LE16 GTU is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is LE16 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 GTU shows 12 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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