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BV16 LGN

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 LGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 88,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,168 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 59,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 39,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 33,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 26,412 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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BV16 LGN is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV16 LGN, 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 BV16 LGN registered?

BV16 LGN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BV16 LGN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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