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BW16 OWF

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,308 mi
Last recorded94,308 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 OWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 94,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 88,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,478 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has had a repair (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

windscreen wiper would benefit from replacements

Pass 29 Sep 2023 77,010 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 77,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror indicator unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 74,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 65,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,246 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 47,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,005 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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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BW16 OWF is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW16 OWF, 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 BW16 OWF registered?

BW16 OWF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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