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CA61 SEA

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 SEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 99,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 74,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Washer partially blocked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 58,212 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Washer partially blocked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 56,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern on o/s headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides near metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,524 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Nov 2020 37,059 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,266 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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CA61 SEA is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA61 SEA, 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

How do I check the history of CA61 SEA?

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What year was CA61 SEA registered?

CA61 SEA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is CA61 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 SEA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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