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CV16 ZCN

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,449 mi
Last recorded84,449 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 ZCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 84,449 miles
Fail 17 May 2026 84,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 May 2025 73,976 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 62,129 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 62,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 52,835 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 43,192 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

Pass 10 Dec 2020 35,733 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 35,027 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 33,338 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 ZCN is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV16 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

CV16 ZCN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is CV16 ZCN safe to buy?

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