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EF16 ENJ

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,822 mi
Last recorded77,822 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 ENJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 77,822 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 73,400 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 64,860 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 53,788 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 53,788 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 29,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 22,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 20,594 miles

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

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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EF16 ENJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 EF16 ENJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF16 ENJ registered?

EF16 ENJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is EF16 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 ENJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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