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AO16 ZCZ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,311 mi
Last recorded121,311 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 ZCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 110,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,569 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 81,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,930 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,305 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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AO16 ZCZ 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 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 AO16 ZCZ, 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 AO16 ZCZ registered?

AO16 ZCZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is AO16 ZCZ safe to buy?

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