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OL07 GOL

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,579 mi
Last recorded58,579 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL07 GOL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 58,579 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of prop shaft to diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 56,624 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 50,740 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 50,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 53,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 42,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front exhaust hangers broken

flexi exhaust section worn, requires attention

Pass 29 Nov 2022 33,447 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 44,173 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 38,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 27,928 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,927 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,470 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 32,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 31,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 28,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on Outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 17,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on Outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OL07 GOL is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OL07 GOL, 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.

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OL07 GOL is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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