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BL66 BXU

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 BXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 99,799 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 93,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,006 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,885 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 23,742 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 20,801 miles

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

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

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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BL66 BXU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 BL66 BXU, 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 BL66 BXU registered?

BL66 BXU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is BL66 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL66 BXU 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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