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G6 CBN

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,176 mi
Last recorded126,176 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 CBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 126,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 71,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 120,376 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 60,324 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 60,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,048 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 106,390 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 106,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,689 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 90,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,820 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 82,817 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 82,815 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 75,754 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 75,754 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,181 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 39,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,617 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost bald on outer edge and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,767 miles

Both front tyres worn o edges.

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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G6 CBN is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G6 CBN, 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 G6 CBN registered?

G6 CBN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 6 April 2016.

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