2016 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- BMW
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 September 2026 (91 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 19,104 mi
AI verdict BUY 80/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Bmw has 9 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 19,104 miles. While there are known model-specific timing chain and engine issues, the vehicle's recent history and valid MOT are positive indicators.
The mileage trajectory shows consistent, normal usage, averaging 10,863 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a recent significant increase to 27,603 miles in the last year.
Things to check
- BMW N54 engine (1.5L petrol) has a history of N54B30 engine timing chain failure and HPFP issues.
- Transport blocks left installed on front struts affecting suspension (community-reported fault).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Strong MOT record with 8 passes out of 9 tests and no dangerous defects.
- Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 10,863 miles/year, indicating light use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 19,104 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 25,365 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2020 | FAIL | 33,370 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 33,370 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 37,436 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 50,440 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 62,895 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 77,524 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 105,127 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AF16 MBX, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.