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AF66 BWU

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,886 mi
Last recorded117,886 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 BWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,886 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides - Replace Asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A but not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,439 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 74,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,503 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 60,503 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,810 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 39,810 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 33,730 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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AF66 BWU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF66 BWU, 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 AF66 BWU registered?

AF66 BWU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is AF66 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 BWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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