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BGZ 8363

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,800 mi
Last recorded45,800 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 8363
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,800 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 45,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 42,882 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 39,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 35,689 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin flex (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tyre light on

Pass 31 Jul 2021 32,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 32,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 29,362 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,676 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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BGZ 8363 is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BGZ 8363, 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 BGZ 8363 registered?

BGZ 8363 is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 April 2016.

Is BGZ 8363 safe to buy?

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