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AF16 XER

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,644 mi
Last recorded70,644 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 70,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory. on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

emissions trigger not met

Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 62,813 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen phone mount and multiple air fresheners from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 5,779 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2021 50,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 44,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,130 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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AF16 XER is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 XER, 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 XER registered?

AF16 XER is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is AF16 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 XER 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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