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AV16 NKT

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,819 mi
Last recorded116,819 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 NKT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 116,819 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 103,235 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 103,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 97,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 97,050 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 88,301 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 88,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,458 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,350 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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AV16 NKT is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV16 NKT, 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 AV16 NKT registered?

AV16 NKT is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AV16 NKT safe to buy?

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