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AR16 ELM

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,726 mi
Last recorded54,726 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR16 ELM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 54,726 miles

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Pass 21 Sep 2024 49,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 49,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 42,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 36,609 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 30,627 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,175 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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AR16 ELM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AR16 ELM, 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

How do I check the history of AR16 ELM?

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What year was AR16 ELM registered?

AR16 ELM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is AR16 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR16 ELM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR16 ELM have outstanding finance?

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