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BD16 CBF

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,658 mi
Last recorded19,658 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 CBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 19,658 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 18,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,510 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 17,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 16,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 15,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 14,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 12,813 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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BD16 CBF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 BD16 CBF, 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 BD16 CBF registered?

BD16 CBF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is BD16 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 CBF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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