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AU16 XSJ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 128,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 128,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 110,118 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 110,112 miles

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Exhaust flexi pipe loose and leaking fumes into the car (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,937 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 82,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 68,889 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,898 miles

EMISSIONS NOTDETECTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,806 miles

Offside Rear tyre deep cut in tread

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 XSJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSJ, 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 AU16 XSJ registered?

AU16 XSJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is AU16 XSJ safe to buy?

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