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EF16 KKW

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,178 mi
Last recorded139,178 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 139,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 123,498 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 107,734 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 107,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 93,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,944 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Bald

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Bald

Fail 12 Jun 2019 60,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

DPF Flexi Joint Noisy

Engine Cover Loose

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Brake Pads On 3mm

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Bald

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

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Bald

Rear Brake Discs Lipped

Rear Brake Pads On 2mm

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 KKW 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 KKW, 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 KKW registered?

EF16 KKW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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