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CU16 GFJ

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,054 mi
Last recorded81,054 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 GFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 61,105 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,644 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,693 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,295 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,107 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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CU16 GFJ 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 100%.

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 CU16 GFJ, 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 CU16 GFJ registered?

CU16 GFJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is CU16 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 GFJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU16 GFJ have outstanding finance?

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