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EY16 EFG

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,920 mi
Last recorded55,920 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 EFG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 55,920 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,871 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 52,871 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 45,346 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section insecure due to deteriorated front exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,564 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 37,564 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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 EFG is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY16 EFG, 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 EY16 EFG registered?

EY16 EFG is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is EY16 EFG safe to buy?

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