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EJ04 SMO

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,584 mi
Last recorded87,584 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 SMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 87,584 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 77,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 65,987 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 57,198 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 47,397 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,670 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,241 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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EJ04 SMO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ04 SMO, 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 EJ04 SMO registered?

EJ04 SMO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is EJ04 SMO safe to buy?

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