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BC16 NXF

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,219 mi
Last recorded49,219 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 NXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 49,219 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,670 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 41,065 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 36,079 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 31,158 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 31,158 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 29,981 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

boot full unable to inspect

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items

Fail 26 Nov 2021 29,975 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

boot full unable to inspect

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2020 23,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 17,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 45 17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear wiper blade split

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

front and rear brake pads getting low

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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BC16 NXF 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 80%.

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 BC16 NXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC16 NXF registered?

BC16 NXF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is BC16 NXF safe to buy?

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