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BP66 PHZ

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,198 mi
Last recorded113,198 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP66 PHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear diff seal leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2025 113,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,634 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 99,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Ns & Os (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,768 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 37,806 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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BP66 PHZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP66 PHZ, 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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What year was BP66 PHZ registered?

BP66 PHZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2016.

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