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R999 SBR

2016 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 SBR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 104,115 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,687 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,726 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 98,790 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,512 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,842 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,521 miles

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 23 Nov 2020 56,536 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 38,074 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 31,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 24,532 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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R999 SBR is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R999 SBR, 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 R999 SBR registered?

R999 SBR is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is R999 SBR safe to buy?

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