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EA16 VLO

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,924 mi
Last recorded90,924 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 VLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 90,924 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 90,923 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jul 2024 77,387 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 77,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 62,105 miles

hand brake slightly ill adjusted

tpms light on

wipers smear slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2022 62,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake slightly ill adjusted

tpms light on

wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2021 57,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 53,736 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2019 45,103 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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EA16 VLO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA16 VLO, 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 EA16 VLO registered?

EA16 VLO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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