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CX66 VJK

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,724 mi
Last recorded107,724 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX66 VJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 107,724 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2025 107,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 May 2024 93,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 86,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 78,245 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,862 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 55,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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CX66 VJK is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red 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 CX66 VJK, 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 CX66 VJK registered?

CX66 VJK is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is CX66 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX66 VJK 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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