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BW66 GLV

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
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

RegistrationBW66 GLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 78,112 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 64,353 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2023 44,897 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 33,194 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 20,824 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 20,635 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 20,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 18,906 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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BW66 GLV is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW66 GLV, 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 BW66 GLV registered?

BW66 GLV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is BW66 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW66 GLV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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