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EN65 EAJ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,789 mi
Last recorded134,789 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN65 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 134,789 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light unit missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 134,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog light unit missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 131,113 miles

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

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 120,966 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm slight play inner bush

Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,139 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 98,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,399 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,547 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 74,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,696 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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EN65 EAJ 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 EN65 EAJ, 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 EN65 EAJ registered?

EN65 EAJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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