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BC65 GHA

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC65 GHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 110,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

REAR DIFFRENTIAL LEAKING

Fail 5 Mar 2026 110,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REAR DIFFRENTIAL LEAKING

Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,969 miles

H/brake only just made test standard 17%

Pass 13 Mar 2024 92,594 miles

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

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))

TPMS light on

Fail 12 Mar 2024 92,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 69,239 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,953 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 51,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,303 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 48,303 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front flexi joint excessively loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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BC65 GHA is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BC65 GHA, 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 BC65 GHA registered?

BC65 GHA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 22 February 2016.

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