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A9 MBY

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,054 mi
Last recorded59,054 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 59,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 56,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 53,863 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 53,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,524 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 30,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,580 miles

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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A9 MBY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 A9 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 MBY registered?

A9 MBY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is A9 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 MBY 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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