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CGZ 4547

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,531 mi
Last recorded137,531 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 4547
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 137,531 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe weak

Nearside washer jet missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,884 miles

exhaust flexi pipe broken but adequately secure and not leaking

n/s washer jet missing but still providing sufficient fluid to windscreen

Fail 13 Jan 2025 127,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi pipe broken but adequately secure and not leaking

n/s washer jet missing but still providing sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 105,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 80,750 miles

n/s/r inner rim poor

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (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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CGZ 4547 is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CGZ 4547, 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 CGZ 4547 registered?

CGZ 4547 is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is CGZ 4547 safe to buy?

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