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AO16 VLE

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,897 mi
Last recorded105,897 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,897 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 94,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 88,124 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,445 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,926 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 72,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from split front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,401 miles

Oil leak under engine.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 2mm bald inner edge

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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AO16 VLE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO16 VLE, 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 AO16 VLE registered?

AO16 VLE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is AO16 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 VLE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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