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AE16 MXR

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,854 mi
Last recorded71,854 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 65,358 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 61,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall+ various damage to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 51,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,906 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2020 46,793 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chip in zone A of the swept area less then a 10mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 32,114 miles

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

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

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 MXR is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

AE16 MXR is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is AE16 MXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 MXR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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