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550 NDX

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 NDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 115,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 110,982 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 110,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,847 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 98,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,769 miles

engine cove and/ or undertray fitted preventing view

Fail 10 Nov 2021 68,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

engine cove and/ or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,826 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,437 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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550 NDX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 550 NDX, 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 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 550 NDX registered?

550 NDX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is 550 NDX safe to buy?

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