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EA66 GJO

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,877 mi
Last recorded124,877 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 GJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 124,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,633 miles

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2025 102,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,874 miles

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2023 72,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 72,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 65,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 58,345 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,501 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 GJO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJO, 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 GJO registered?

EA66 GJO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2016.

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