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AJ65 GEK

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,802 mi
Last recorded171,802 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ65 GEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 171,802 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 167,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 162,312 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 157,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 152,210 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 151,157 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 134,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AJ65 GEK 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 100%.

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 AJ65 GEK, 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 AJ65 GEK registered?

AJ65 GEK is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 2 February 2016.

Is AJ65 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ65 GEK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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