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AJ16 TZN

2016 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,887 mi
Last recorded83,887 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 TZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 83,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 71,509 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 71,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,626 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 65,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,996 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,469 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AJ16 TZN is a 2016 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ16 TZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ16 TZN registered?

AJ16 TZN is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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