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C3 XYE

2019 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,187 mi
Last recorded41,187 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 XYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 41,187 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2025 77,930 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 37,634 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 9 Jan 2025 69,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,310 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,570 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn 2mm

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn 3mm

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 25,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,795 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 19,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,845 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 52,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,845 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,472 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,902 miles

mixed tyres on same front and rear axles

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,339 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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C3 XYE is a 2019 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 C3 XYE, 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 7 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 C3 XYE registered?

C3 XYE is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2019.

Is C3 XYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 XYE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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