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AB57 MCE

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,235 mi
Last recorded179,235 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 MCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 179,235 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 GOODYEAR EFFGRIP- (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 156,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,549 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor not fitted in brake pad

Pass 12 Dec 2022 106,685 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire not connected

Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,513 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission gear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,623 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 14 Dec 2020 74,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 17 Dec 2019 65,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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AB57 MCE is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 AB57 MCE, 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 AB57 MCE registered?

AB57 MCE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is AB57 MCE safe to buy?

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