2018 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · GC18 DCO
2018 BMW 116 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 66,871 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GC18 DCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 66,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC18 DCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW 116 (GC18 DCO) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GC18 DCO Mileage History
- 30/10/202340,698 mi
- 08/11/202341,007 mi+309 mi
- 25/11/202454,901 mi+13,894 mi
- 25/11/202454,902 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/202566,871 mi+11,969 mi
Average of roughly 12,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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