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EN16 MVA

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN16 MVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 83,705 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF forward control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust flexi-joint defective

Fail 29 Jun 2026 83,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 76,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 76,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,988 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 50,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread depth wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,727 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2020 30,008 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,556 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

transfer box leaking slightly

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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EN16 MVA is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EN16 MVA, 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 EN16 MVA registered?

EN16 MVA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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