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AD51 TEC

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,472 mi
Last recorded94,472 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 TEC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 94,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 86,280 miles

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Nearside body panel missing and undertray loose

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 86,280 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 91v pirelli (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Nearside body panel missing and undertray loose

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

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

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

battery light on

drivebelt missing

Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,953 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 65,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 36,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,663 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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AD51 TEC is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD51 TEC, 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 AD51 TEC registered?

AD51 TEC is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AD51 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 TEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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