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BL16 UGY

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,000 mi
Last recorded119,000 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 UGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 119,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,339 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 106,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,733 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 90,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,452 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 78,452 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates incorrectly spaced figures and honeycomb effect background (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,353 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 47,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 31,826 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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BL16 UGY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver 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 BL16 UGY, 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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BL16 UGY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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