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F21 NAX

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 NAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 96,694 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 89,496 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,157 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear outer pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,630 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked (lamp still functions)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 56,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked (lamp still functions)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 33,191 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 33,191 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))

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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F21 NAX 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 F21 NAX, 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 F21 NAX registered?

F21 NAX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is F21 NAX safe to buy?

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