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EJ16 OXL

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,307 mi
Last recorded87,307 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,861 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 82,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,601 miles

Nearside Front advise washer poor nearside front

Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,896 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,037 miles

ADVISE N/S SCREEN WASHER POOR

Fail 22 Jun 2021 49,037 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ADVISE N/S SCREEN WASHER POOR

Pass 18 Jul 2020 43,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,058 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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EJ16 OXL is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

EJ16 OXL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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