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G26 UTB

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,989 mi
Last recorded65,989 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 UTB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 65,989 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 61,878 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 61,878 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread 225/40Y18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread 225/40Y18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread 225/40Y18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread 225/40Y18RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,770 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front flexi-joint on exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,409 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 31,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,032 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))

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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G26 UTB is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G26 UTB, 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 G26 UTB registered?

G26 UTB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is G26 UTB safe to buy?

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