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EF16 KNM

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,143 mi
Last recorded64,143 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,143 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 64,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 63,995 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 62,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 58,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 52,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,615 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 41,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 KNM 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 80%.

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 KNM, 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 KNM registered?

EF16 KNM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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