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EF16 KOX

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,344 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly high

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 88,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly high

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,976 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,218 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2023 71,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2022 59,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,617 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,627 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 44,627 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 33,639 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 KOX is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KOX, 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 KOX registered?

EF16 KOX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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