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AJ66 XWL

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,166 mi
Last recorded94,166 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 XWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 94,166 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,746 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 72,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,494 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 50,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,491 miles

Offside Front fog lamp cracked not affecting light output @ time of test!

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 XWL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver 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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

AJ66 XWL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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