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CU16 XCM

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,119 mi
Last recorded161,119 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 XCM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 161,119 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 150,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 134,766 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 119,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 119,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,005 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 84,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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 XCM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

CU16 XCM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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