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ET16 LBX

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,903 mi
Last recorded146,903 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 LBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 146,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 142,100 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On the Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 126,914 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 126,914 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 114,047 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,424 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,313 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,228 miles

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

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 LBX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LBX, 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 ET16 LBX registered?

ET16 LBX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is ET16 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 LBX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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