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AK16 PHJ

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,995 mi
Last recorded69,995 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 PHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,232 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 59,232 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,564 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,885 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 28,416 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 23,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 20,462 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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AK16 PHJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK16 PHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 PHJ registered?

AK16 PHJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is AK16 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 PHJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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