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EF16 UTH

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,716 mi
Last recorded118,716 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 UTH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 118,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,964 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 101,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 86,085 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 86,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working unable to test (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,593 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 UTH is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

EF16 UTH is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is EF16 UTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 UTH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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