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F15 GEM

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,944 mi
Last recorded79,944 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 GEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2024 72,702 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 69,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 69,106 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 66,310 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,242 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 54,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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F15 GEM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F15 GEM, 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 F15 GEM registered?

F15 GEM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is F15 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F15 GEM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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