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WK16 GBF

2016 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,639 mi
Last recorded91,639 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 GBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 91,639 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 91,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Emissions unable to be completed join clamp missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board turbo to dpf join (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

t.p.m.s light on dash

Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

requires brake fluid change

service light on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2025 84,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

requires brake fluid change

service light on dash

Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 63,220 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,004 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 54,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 54,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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WK16 GBF is a 2016 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK16 GBF, 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 WK16 GBF registered?

WK16 GBF is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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