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ET16 TZC

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 TZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 98,016 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust flexiable pipe broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 79,691 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 62,982 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 62,982 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 40,872 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 13,255 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 TZC is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 TZC, 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 ET16 TZC?

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What year was ET16 TZC registered?

ET16 TZC is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is ET16 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 TZC 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.

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