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C24 CEK

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,527 mi
Last recorded131,527 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 CEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 131,527 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 131,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front wipers not check if clear view effectively

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,643 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 123,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 112,589 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,587 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,089 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 77,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,268 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 42,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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C24 CEK is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C24 CEK, 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 C24 CEK registered?

C24 CEK is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is C24 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 CEK 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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