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AJ16 XKO

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,964 mi
Last recorded109,964 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 109,964 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 13 Dec 2024 99,169 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 90,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,575 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin axle 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS LOOK VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

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 XKO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

AJ16 XKO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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