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BN16 CBO

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,003 mi
Last recorded103,003 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 CBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 103,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 84,374 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 34,711 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,188 miles

Nearside 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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BN16 CBO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BN16 CBO, 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 BN16 CBO registered?

BN16 CBO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is BN16 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 CBO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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