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VN19 EFA

2019 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,139 mi
Last recorded75,139 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN19 EFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,139 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 75,139 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 56,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 33,754 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 33,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (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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VN19 EFA is a 2019 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VN19 EFA, 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

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What year was VN19 EFA registered?

VN19 EFA is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2019.

Is VN19 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN19 EFA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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