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CC05 MEX

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,521 mi
Last recorded70,521 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC05 MEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 70,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 67,876 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 61,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 56,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 49,626 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 24 Oct 2020 35,584 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 22,640 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,199 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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CC05 MEX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CC05 MEX, 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 CC05 MEX registered?

CC05 MEX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is CC05 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CC05 MEX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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