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B20 COF

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,658 mi
Last recorded79,658 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 COF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 79,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 72,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 65,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 58,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 49,599 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge also bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 29,072 miles

Lower Undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underneath.

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 23,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and on tread wear indicator wear blocks 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted concealing some items from view

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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B20 COF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B20 COF, 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 B20 COF registered?

B20 COF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is B20 COF safe to buy?

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