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AK16 WCR

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 WCR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 96,348 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 86,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,151 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (205 55 R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn on outer edge (205 55 R16)

Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 44,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 41,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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AK16 WCR is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AK16 WCR, 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 AK16 WCR registered?

AK16 WCR is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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