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G5 AFB

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,387 mi
Last recorded41,387 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 AFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 41,387 miles

Front brake pads worn down close to wear indicator

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

Rear brake pads worn down close to wear indicator

Pass 19 Nov 2024 37,139 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 33,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 29,809 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 26,675 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 11 Dec 2020 25,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 21,849 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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G5 AFB 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 G5 AFB, 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 G5 AFB registered?

G5 AFB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2016.

Is G5 AFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 AFB 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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