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C23 SUB

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,222 mi
Last recorded142,222 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 SUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 142,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 149,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 131,137 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 125,095 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 109,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 113,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 85,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,691 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 93,691 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 47,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,843 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 15,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 14,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,926 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side has moulding marks

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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C23 SUB is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C23 SUB, 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 C23 SUB registered?

C23 SUB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is C23 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 SUB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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