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CE16 AOU

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,496 mi
Last recorded103,496 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 AOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 103,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre slightly stepped inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2026 103,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre slightly stepped inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2025 81,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 67,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,363 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,576 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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CE16 AOU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver 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 CE16 AOU, 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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CE16 AOU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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