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BL16 BVP

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,306 mi
Last recorded181,306 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 BVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 181,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 178,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 159,784 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,390 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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BL16 BVP is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL16 BVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL16 BVP registered?

BL16 BVP is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is BL16 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 BVP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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