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ET16 ADX

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,176 mi
Last recorded38,176 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 ADX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 38,176 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 33,309 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 27,308 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 21,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 17,530 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 17,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 12,729 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 10,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 5,385 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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ET16 ADX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET16 ADX, 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

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What year was ET16 ADX registered?

ET16 ADX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is ET16 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 ADX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET16 ADX have outstanding finance?

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