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WE04 GRE

2018 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,106 mi
Last recorded133,106 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11646,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE04 GRE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 133,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 120,136 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 120,136 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator WARNINING LIGHT IS ON (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,911 miles

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure indicator on

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,292 miles

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

tyre press indicator on

Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,249 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,908 miles

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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WE04 GRE is a 2018 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WE04 GRE, 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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What year was WE04 GRE registered?

WE04 GRE is a 2018 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is WE04 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WE04 GRE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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