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BC16 TRZ

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,399 mi
Last recorded60,399 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 TRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 60,399 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 60,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Aug 2024 52,156 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,969 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,090 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,926 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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BC16 TRZ 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 87.5%.

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 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 BC16 TRZ, 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 BC16 TRZ registered?

BC16 TRZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is BC16 TRZ safe to buy?

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