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CU16 XTY

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,287 mi
Last recorded97,287 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 XTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 97,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,523 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 69,361 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box rear seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 37,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 22,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/45/17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/45/17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Feb 2019 22,501 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/45/17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/45/17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

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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CU16 XTY is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 XTY, 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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CU16 XTY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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