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AE16 MXA

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 80,299 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 80,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 73,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 60,046 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 60,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 50,345 miles

oil leak, not excessive

Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight crack on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 24,894 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 16,348 miles

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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AE16 MXA is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 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 AE16 MXA, 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 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE16 MXA registered?

AE16 MXA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AE16 MXA safe to buy?

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