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2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,767 mi
Last recorded49,767 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 HD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 49,767 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 39,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 33,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 24,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 18,574 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 15,423 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 10,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 9,880 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 9,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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98 HD is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 98 HD, 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 98 HD registered?

98 HD is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is 98 HD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 HD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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