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LO66 GDK

2016 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO66 GDK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,589 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 63,589 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 59,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 59,434 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,391 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 42,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 26,863 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 16,763 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 6,750 miles

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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LO66 GDK is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LO66 GDK, 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 LO66 GDK registered?

LO66 GDK is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is LO66 GDK safe to buy?

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