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AB11 LMT

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,520 mi
Last recorded81,520 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 LMT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 81,520 miles

all brake discs are worn/pitted, not yet seriously weakened

Fail 26 Aug 2025 81,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all brake discs are worn/pitted, not yet seriously weakened

Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,843 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 71,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,172 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,455 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 51,455 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,987 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,620 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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AB11 LMT is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AB11 LMT, 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 AB11 LMT registered?

AB11 LMT is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is AB11 LMT safe to buy?

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