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AK16 WRL

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,131 mi
Last recorded104,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 WRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 104,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 91,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to sensor depth (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,565 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,620 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,760 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 55,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 48,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 WRL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 AK16 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

AK16 WRL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is AK16 WRL safe to buy?

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