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AU66 EAO

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,257 mi
Last recorded51,257 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 EAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 51,257 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,417 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 42,326 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 34,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished, cracked & worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished & cracked

Offside Rear Brake pads worn to limit with brake discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre perished & cracked

Pass 31 May 2022 26,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 18,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 15,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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AU66 EAO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU66 EAO, 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 AU66 EAO registered?

AU66 EAO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 15 November 2016.

Is AU66 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 EAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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