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CR03 HLO

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,217 mi
Last recorded74,217 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR03 HLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,217 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,725 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 69,725 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread towards inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,621 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end dust cover has slight sweat of grease

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2023 53,279 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 39,691 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,515 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 28,787 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 22,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,154 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 22,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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CR03 HLO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CR03 HLO, 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 CR03 HLO registered?

CR03 HLO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is CR03 HLO safe to buy?

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