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BW16 VMV

2016 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,443 mi
Last recorded42,443 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Note31,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 VMV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 42,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in side wall with inner out of shape 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Fail 12 Dec 2025 42,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in side wall with inner out of shape 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 13 Dec 2024 39,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jan 2024 35,783 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Fail 5 Jan 2024 35,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Pass 5 Jan 2023 31,951 miles

Nearside Rear BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 5 Jan 2023 31,948 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 5 Jan 2022 28,152 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 28,152 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 4 Jan 2021 25,308 miles

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

auxiliary belt noise

run flat light on

Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,480 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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BW16 VMV is a 2016 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 31,565 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 Nissan Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW16 VMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW16 VMV registered?

BW16 VMV is a 2016 Nissan Note, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is BW16 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 VMV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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