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EA66 GJK

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 GJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 84,130 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 84,125 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped, worn and rear brake discs slightly lipped, worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 63,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 53,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,067 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,516 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 34,581 miles

undertrays fitted & wet test carried out

Fail 16 Oct 2019 34,581 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted & wet test carried out

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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EA66 GJK is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 EA66 GJK, 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 EA66 GJK registered?

EA66 GJK is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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