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AV66 BGO

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,417 mi
Last recorded117,417 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 BGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 117,417 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 117,410 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative DRIVER MIRROR (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 112,097 miles

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 106,412 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,761 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 102,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 93,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,068 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,115 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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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AV66 BGO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV66 BGO, 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 AV66 BGO registered?

AV66 BGO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is AV66 BGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV66 BGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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