2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · RO05 CWN
2016 BMW 116 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 108,637 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,637 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.
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RO05 CWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 108,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO05 CWN 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 (RO05 CWN) between March 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RO05 CWN Mileage History
- 10/03/202371,645 mi
- 29/03/202473,192 mi+1,547 mi
- 12/04/202473,220 mi+28 mi
- 08/04/202590,085 mi+16,865 mi
- 11/08/2026108,637 mi+18,552 mi
Average of roughly 10,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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