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GA66 NER

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,666 mi
Last recorded116,666 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA66 NER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,666 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 111,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 111,293 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 105,556 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 90,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 69,559 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 38,023 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,758 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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GA66 NER 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 GA66 NER, 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 GA66 NER registered?

GA66 NER is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is GA66 NER safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA66 NER 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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