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AJ66 BOV

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,236 mi
Last recorded106,236 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 BOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,236 miles

​Under-trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2025 98,896 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,740 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,450 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 70,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 62,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (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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AJ66 BOV is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ66 BOV, 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 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ66 BOV registered?

AJ66 BOV is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2017.

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