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BF16 ENY

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,361 mi
Last recorded139,361 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 ENY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 139,361 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Oil leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Dash message. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,294 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 122,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 110,404 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 110,166 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases top of dpf by manifold split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 108,531 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust failure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 84,698 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 84,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,030 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in sidewall also damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,392 miles

Offside Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BF16 ENY 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 54.5%.

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 BF16 ENY, 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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BF16 ENY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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