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EJ16 MYM

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 MYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 82,255 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 82,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 76,401 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,969 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 66,969 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 55,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,909 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 38,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 25,714 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both..225/45R17 (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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EJ16 MYM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ16 MYM, 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 EJ16 MYM registered?

EJ16 MYM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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