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AJ16 VNF

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,514 mi
Last recorded96,514 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VNF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 96,514 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake long

Pass 20 Apr 2024 80,468 miles

Front OSF / NSF Shock absorber dust cover splited

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect OSF / NSF reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower NSR jacking suport missing

Nearside Rear NSR shock absorber stop damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,036 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 73,036 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 65,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 VNF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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