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EB08 MAY

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,206 mi
Last recorded91,206 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB08 MAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 91,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 88,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,903 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,791 miles

TPMS on

Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,830 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 80,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,941 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2019 51,894 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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EB08 MAY is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EB08 MAY, 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 EB08 MAY registered?

EB08 MAY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is EB08 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB08 MAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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