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AJ16 TVZ

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,861 mi
Last recorded107,861 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 107,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 102,088 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,606 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,495 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,592 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 53,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,341 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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AJ16 TVZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

AJ16 TVZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is AJ16 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 TVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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