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EMZ 580

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,560 mi
Last recorded142,560 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMZ 580
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 142,560 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 142,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 134,321 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 127,643 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 124,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,004 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 120,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 115,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,041 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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EMZ 580 is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange 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 EMZ 580, 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

How do I check the history of EMZ 580?

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What year was EMZ 580 registered?

EMZ 580 is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is EMZ 580 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMZ 580 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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