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CR15 FAW

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,841 mi
Last recorded100,841 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR15 FAW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 100,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 97,976 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,450 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 67,450 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp cover broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 34,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,019 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 29,544 miles

Front Wipers smearing.

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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CR15 FAW is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red 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 CR15 FAW, 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 CR15 FAW registered?

CR15 FAW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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