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GR55 SAB

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,499 mi
Last recorded47,499 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 SAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 47,499 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,037 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 123,053 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 117,348 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,299 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake red warning light on

Fail 15 Nov 2022 112,298 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hand brake red warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,415 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,399 miles

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,399 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

front brake pads down to 1/3rd

Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 34,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 64,865 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 64,864 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 May 2018 57,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,004 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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GR55 SAB is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GR55 SAB, 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 GR55 SAB registered?

GR55 SAB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2016.

Is GR55 SAB safe to buy?

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