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BW16 VFK

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,657 mi
Last recorded65,657 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 65,657 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 65,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,458 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 51,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 35,363 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 30,373 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,293 miles

both front wing mirror covers missing

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 VFK is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BW16 VFK, 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 BW16 VFK registered?

BW16 VFK is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is BW16 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 VFK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW16 VFK have outstanding finance?

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