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BN66 BVT

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,741 mi
Last recorded71,741 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 BVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 71,741 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,208 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 69,206 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe resting on undertray (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 65,859 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 53,837 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 42,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,507 miles

Front Upper engine cover rattling x3 fixing rubbers missing

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area oils a lot . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 36,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords near outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper engine cover rattling x3 fixing rubbers missing

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area oils a lot . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,653 miles

Front Upper engine cover rattling x3 fixing rubbers missing

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak a lot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 32,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper engine cover rattling x3 fixing rubbers missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner edge ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak a lot (8.4.1 (a) (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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BN66 BVT is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange 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 BN66 BVT, 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 BN66 BVT registered?

BN66 BVT is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is BN66 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN66 BVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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