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AB58 FOX

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,230 mi
Last recorded67,230 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB58 FOX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,230 miles

Both front tyres wear on outer edge.

Both rear tyres perishing cracks.

Fail 3 Sep 2025 67,230 miles

Both front tyres wear on outer edge.

Both rear tyres perishing cracks.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 May 2025 57,785 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 58,361 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,242 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 50,163 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 50,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tyre cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Glue like substance on cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,226 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 42,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2022 37,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 37,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also through to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 35,503 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2021 29,990 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 29,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 28,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,642 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 12 Jun 2019 17,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 36,410 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 36,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 20,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 17,688 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 12,762 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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AB58 FOX is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB58 FOX, 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 AB58 FOX registered?

AB58 FOX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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