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SM19 CTU

2019 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,388 mi
Last recorded83,388 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM19 CTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 83,388 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 79,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 64,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,781 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))

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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SM19 CTU is a 2019 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 SM19 CTU, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM19 CTU?

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What year was SM19 CTU registered?

SM19 CTU is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2019.

Is SM19 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM19 CTU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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