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GC16 ESO

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,132 mi
Last recorded127,132 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 ESO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 127,132 miles

Engine breather pipe split and leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2025 119,651 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 107,497 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 100,600 miles

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

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

Parking brake slight travel

Pass 21 Jul 2022 77,823 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 77,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 57,800 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 49,118 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre tyre is bald on edge ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear fog lamp insecure NSR fog lamp damaged (4.5.1 (c) (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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GC16 ESO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GC16 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

GC16 ESO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is GC16 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 ESO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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