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AF16 WTJ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,711 mi
Last recorded97,711 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 WTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside, nail in tyre & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished & cracked both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 81,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished & cracked both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & perished (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 69,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords, worn inner edge & perished (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge & on 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & perished (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 58,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,512 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,612 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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 WTJ 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 AF16 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

AF16 WTJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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