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A24 MXA

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 MXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 89,771 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,332 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,228 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 72,228 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,737 miles

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 3 Dec 2021 48,131 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 38,238 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 31,070 miles

Engine and under covers fitted.

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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A24 MXA 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 77.8%.

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 A24 MXA, 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 A24 MXA registered?

A24 MXA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2016.

Is A24 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 MXA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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