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CE16 ZTF

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,838 mi
Last recorded137,838 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 ZTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 137,838 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 137,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 115,353 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 115,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 94,983 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 94,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside 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 20 Feb 2023 86,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,958 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 60,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp adjuster unclipped possibly due to excessive force applied when fitting bulb, luckily no permanent damage and corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,676 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 ZTF is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CE16 ZTF, 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 CE16 ZTF registered?

CE16 ZTF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2016.

Is CE16 ZTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 ZTF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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