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AW02 BAB

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,251 mi
Last recorded82,251 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW02 BAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 82,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 80,669 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front+ rear getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 77,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 73,454 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,191 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))

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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AW02 BAB is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AW02 BAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW02 BAB registered?

AW02 BAB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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The MOT history for AW02 BAB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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