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A1 CSR

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,150 mi
Last recorded65,150 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CSR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,150 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,517 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,944 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 28,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn out of shape (inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn out of shape (inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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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A1 CSR is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A1 CSR, 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 A1 CSR registered?

A1 CSR is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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The MOT history for A1 CSR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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