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AP16 CNU

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,556 mi
Last recorded47,556 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 CNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,556 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,390 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 /35/16 all season (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth is 3.0 mm 205/35/16 all season (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 36,218 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc ,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 36,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc ,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 30,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,441 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2.5/3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 22,414 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 15,374 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 15,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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AP16 CNU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 AP16 CNU, 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 AP16 CNU registered?

AP16 CNU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is AP16 CNU safe to buy?

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