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VA65 GZT

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,705 mi
Last recorded140,705 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 GZT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 140,705 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 126,052 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 125,652 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 125,083 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 109,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 98,247 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,612 miles

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

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

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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VA65 GZT is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA65 GZT, 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 VA65 GZT?

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What year was VA65 GZT registered?

VA65 GZT is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is VA65 GZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA65 GZT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA65 GZT have outstanding finance?

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