2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · JA53 SEV
2016 BMW 116 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 157,789 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
JA53 SEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 157,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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JA53 SEV Mileage History
- 06/12/2023125,666 mi
- 11/12/2023125,671 mi+5 mi
- 03/12/2024140,675 mi+15,004 mi
- 05/12/2024140,765 mi+90 mi
- 01/12/2025157,789 mi+17,024 mi
Average of roughly 16,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JA53 SEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 116 (JA53 SEV) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40ZR18 92Y (”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40ZR18 92Y ”.
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