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AJ65 PHN

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,777 mi
Last recorded90,777 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 90,777 miles

N/S Handbrake effort low

Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,468 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 70,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 60,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 56,440 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,905 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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AJ65 PHN 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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

AJ65 PHN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 12 February 2016.

Is AJ65 PHN safe to buy?

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