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CA51 DAR

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,536 mi
Last recorded133,536 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 DAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 133,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 120,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 107,748 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,138 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 74,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,921 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 49,921 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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CA51 DAR is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CA51 DAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA51 DAR registered?

CA51 DAR is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is CA51 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 DAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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