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AK66 HWZ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 HWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 151,385 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 144,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 127,217 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 127,217 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,443 miles

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

Offside Front 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 31 Oct 2020 77,453 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 77,292 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AK66 HWZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK66 HWZ, 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 AK66 HWZ registered?

AK66 HWZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2016.

Is AK66 HWZ safe to buy?

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