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G2 SMV

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,727 mi
Last recorded90,727 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 SMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush Cracking/Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush Cracking/Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 83,195 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 77,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,505 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,521 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 61,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,349 miles

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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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G2 SMV is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G2 SMV, 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 G2 SMV registered?

G2 SMV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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