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AF66 VZZ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,527 mi
Last recorded76,527 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 VZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,340 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 72,340 miles

Front Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 50,269 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in O/S of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 50,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in O/S of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 49,642 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked + dot code 16. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 43,944 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 39,142 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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AF66 VZZ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 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 AF66 VZZ, 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 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF66 VZZ?

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What year was AF66 VZZ registered?

AF66 VZZ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 6 February 2017.

Is AF66 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 VZZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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