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BN66 LCX

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,688 mi
Last recorded78,688 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 LCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,688 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 78,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,786 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 69,785 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 42,561 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,543 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 24,513 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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BN66 LCX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

BN66 LCX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is BN66 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN66 LCX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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