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AU66 VRV

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,786 mi
Last recorded91,786 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 VRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 91,786 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 91,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 79,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 56,892 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,710 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 53,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,962 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 46,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,701 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 18,125 miles

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

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 VRV 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 75%.

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 AU66 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

AU66 VRV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is AU66 VRV safe to buy?

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