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AE16 MZN

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 95,940 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 87,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside & nearside - wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,423 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 64,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 59,377 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,132 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 52,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple cuts in tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,923 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear output seal is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate is broken cracked (0.1 (b))

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 MZN is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

AE16 MZN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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