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CF16 BJZ

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,762 mi
Last recorded66,762 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 BJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,762 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 44,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 39,347 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 39,347 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 36,819 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 34,322 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 32,223 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,156 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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CF16 BJZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 CF16 BJZ, 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 CF16 BJZ registered?

CF16 BJZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is CF16 BJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF16 BJZ 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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