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EF16 KNY

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 52,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,720 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 46,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,626 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,548 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 32,548 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

gear box oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,820 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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EF16 KNY 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 KNY, 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 KNY registered?

EF16 KNY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is EF16 KNY safe to buy?

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