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EY16 CVL

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,432 mi
Last recorded125,432 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 CVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 125,432 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 125,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,599 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT/REAR ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2024 94,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 86,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 70,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,415 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 38,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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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EY16 CVL is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 EY16 CVL, 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 EY16 CVL registered?

EY16 CVL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is EY16 CVL safe to buy?

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