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BA16 LKL

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,688 mi
Last recorded60,688 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 60,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,781 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 48,261 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 39,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,356 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 18,995 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 15,304 miles

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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BA16 LKL 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 88.9%.

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 BA16 LKL, 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 BA16 LKL registered?

BA16 LKL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BA16 LKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 LKL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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