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CV16 ZCL

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,089 mi
Last recorded105,089 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 105,089 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 20 Jun 2026 105,089 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 15 May 2025 97,482 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 6 Jun 2024 95,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 90,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,131 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,736 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,886 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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CV16 ZCL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 CV16 ZCL, 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 CV16 ZCL registered?

CV16 ZCL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is CV16 ZCL safe to buy?

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