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AU16 SBV

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,622 mi
Last recorded52,622 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 SBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,622 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake pads getting low.

O/s/f tyre tread close to legal limit.

Rear brake pads very low recommend replacement soon.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 38,833 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 8 Feb 2019 38,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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AU16 SBV is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AU16 SBV, 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 AU16 SBV registered?

AU16 SBV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is AU16 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 SBV shows 3 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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