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GA11 JEM

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,106 mi
Last recorded64,106 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA11 JEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 42,639 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 37,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 23,481 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls perishing

small chip in driver side windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2021 20,225 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,368 miles

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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GA11 JEM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 GA11 JEM, 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 GA11 JEM registered?

GA11 JEM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is GA11 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA11 JEM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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