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AJ16 NPU

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,751 mi
Last recorded101,751 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 NPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 101,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 101,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

near side front tyre worn very close to cords on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes worn very low border line

Pass 28 May 2024 90,499 miles

rear tyres worn very close to cords on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2023 78,327 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 68,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 59,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 40,256 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (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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AJ16 NPU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 AJ16 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

AJ16 NPU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 NPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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