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CB53 LLY

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,878 mi
Last recorded68,878 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB53 LLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 66,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,480 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,863 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 45,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 45,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 33,203 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 24,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 24,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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CB53 LLY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 CB53 LLY, 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 CB53 LLY registered?

CB53 LLY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is CB53 LLY safe to buy?

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