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AJ16 LVF

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,569 mi
Last recorded89,569 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 89,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAK CAT AREA (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 74,095 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 67,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,040 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,388 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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 LVF 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 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 AJ16 LVF, 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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AJ16 LVF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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