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AY16 XGU

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,346 mi
Last recorded105,346 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 105,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2026 104,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,087 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,140 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,383 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 60,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,072 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,590 miles

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

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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AY16 XGU 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 100%.

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 AY16 XGU, 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 AY16 XGU registered?

AY16 XGU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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