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CU16 RLX

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,716 mi
Last recorded114,716 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 RLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 114,716 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 114,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 101,203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,489 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 98,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,090 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,113 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,361 miles

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

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

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 RLX 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 77.8%.

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 CU16 RLX, 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 CU16 RLX registered?

CU16 RLX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is CU16 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 RLX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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