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EF16 UCG

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,019 mi
Last recorded67,019 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 61,822 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2024 56,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,490 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 53,490 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2022 47,485 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 39,627 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2020 32,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UCG 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 UCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF16 UCG registered?

EF16 UCG is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is EF16 UCG safe to buy?

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