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AK16 XGZ

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,866 mi
Last recorded137,866 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 XGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 137,866 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 137,854 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2025 122,551 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 104,258 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 87,978 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 87,832 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 67,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 51,178 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2021 51,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 40,397 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 XGZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

AK16 XGZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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