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EJ16 NYV

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 NYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm b.o.d (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,441 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to bulb not sitting correctly in holder (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 82,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,147 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 59,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,407 miles

Front Wiper blades are in poor conditions

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge/shoulder (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 NYV is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

EJ16 NYV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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