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AJ16 FZF

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 FZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 84,288 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,472 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 48,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 28,430 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 28,194 miles

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

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

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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AJ16 FZF is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ16 FZF, 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 AJ16 FZF registered?

AJ16 FZF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AJ16 FZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 FZF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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