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EF16 KKV

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,676 mi
Last recorded84,676 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 KKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 84,676 miles

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

Front Run flat and none run flat tyres mixed on same axle

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 84,676 miles

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

Front Run flat and none run flat tyres mixed on same axle

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 77,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 76,141 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,856 miles

Front mixture of tyre structure, advise all same structure

under shields fitted, central semi insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,342 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low edges

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Dec 2020 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn low edges

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,975 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 51,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (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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EF16 KKV is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF16 KKV, 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 EF16 KKV registered?

EF16 KKV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is EF16 KKV safe to buy?

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