2016 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- BMW
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 May 2027 (347 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 53,116 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 71/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Bmw has 8 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 53,116 miles. However, the high mileage and known model-specific engine and timing chain issues present significant long-term risks.
The vehicle shows consistent high usage, averaging 13,722 miles/year, with a notable spike of 28,010 miles in the 12 months to May 2026.
Things to check
- High annual mileage (13,722 mi/yr) indicates accelerated wear on components.
- BMW N54/N20 timing chain failures are a known and expensive issue.
- Transport blocks left on front struts affecting suspension is a reported fault.
- Community-reported injector and transmission issues are a significant concern.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed — clean at last test
- Perfect MOT pass record with no failures or dangerous defects recorded.
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and no hidden storage periods.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating for a 2017 model (not 2016, but still excellent).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | PASS | 53,116 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 68,654 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 71,959 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 81,625 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 90,012 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | PASS | 98,896 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | PASS | 114,104 mi | None recorded |
| May 2026 | PASS | 142,114 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT16 JXN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.