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BT16 WRL

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,987 mi
Last recorded40,987 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 WRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,987 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,421 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 39,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 38,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 33,482 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 30,806 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 18,413 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 18,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 15,316 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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BT16 WRL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BT16 WRL, 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 BT16 WRL registered?

BT16 WRL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is BT16 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 WRL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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