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AF16 UWL

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,263 mi
Last recorded84,263 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 UWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,679 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 41,194 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 37,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 31,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 24,202 miles

Nearside Front Worn on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AF16 UWL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AF16 UWL, 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 AF16 UWL registered?

AF16 UWL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is AF16 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 UWL shows 8 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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