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EG16 HTE

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,084 mi
Last recorded118,084 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 HTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 118,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 102,048 miles

DPF flexi deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2023 97,261 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,748 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,550 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,405 miles

Front tire edges deterioted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 68,153 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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EG16 HTE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EG16 HTE, 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 EG16 HTE registered?

EG16 HTE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is EG16 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG16 HTE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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