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EA66 GKG

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,009 mi
Last recorded92,009 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 85,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp at turbo / dpf leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 76,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint at turbo/DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 67,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 67,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2022 60,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front pipe and turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 50,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 37,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 35,256 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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EA66 GKG is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKG, 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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EA66 GKG is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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