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GC16 EHP

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,677 mi
Last recorded96,677 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 EHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,677 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 96,677 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 88,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 May 2024 80,282 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 70,622 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,016 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 41,016 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected rack end (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 31,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 31,461 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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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GC16 EHP is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GC16 EHP, 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 GC16 EHP registered?

GC16 EHP is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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