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BB55 COL

2016 BMW 116

Green Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,769 mi
Last recorded133,769 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 COL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 133,769 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 133,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 117,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,603 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 103,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 82,975 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 3 Jun 2020 61,308 miles

brake pad wear sensor loose

oil level too high

Fail 2 Jun 2020 61,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad wear sensor loose

oil level too high

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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BB55 COL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BB55 COL, 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 BB55 COL registered?

BB55 COL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is BB55 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB55 COL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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