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GC02 EVS

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC02 EVS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 89,979 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 89,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing Brake retaining clip missing. (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 81,403 miles

Nearside Rear anti rattle spring missing

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,133 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 71,133 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,866 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,762 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 52,720 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 36,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,440 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 26,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving lines on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving lines on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 26,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving lines on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving lines on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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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GC02 EVS is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GC02 EVS, 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 GC02 EVS registered?

GC02 EVS is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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