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AU16 WMJ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,505 mi
Last recorded112,505 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 112,505 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 112,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,514 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,494 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 104,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2022 91,158 miles

Rear rear seat base lose

Fail 1 Jul 2022 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear seat base lose

Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,759 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 61,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 47,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 WMJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

AU16 WMJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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