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AF66 ZFB

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 ZFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 90,018 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 84,427 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,567 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 70,588 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,892 miles

All tyre sidewalls perished

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))

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 ZFB is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF66 ZFB, 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 AF66 ZFB registered?

AF66 ZFB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is AF66 ZFB safe to buy?

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