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AJ66 XWF

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,901 mi
Last recorded120,901 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 XWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 120,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 108,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,784 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 89,685 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 78,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 78,144 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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays 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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AJ66 XWF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange 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 AJ66 XWF, 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 AJ66 XWF registered?

AJ66 XWF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is AJ66 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ66 XWF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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