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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 July 2026 (38 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,060 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 75/100
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 38,060 miles. The car's age and known model-specific engine issues also warrant careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistent annual usage averaging 9,836 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 5,777 miles between July 2023 and July 2024.
Things to check
- Shock absorber failure on 2025-07-22 — immediate repair required.
- Engine/Oil advisory on 2025-07-22 — requires investigation for potential issues.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,836 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- No major recurring failures or dangerous defects in the MOT history.
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-22, offering peace of mind for the next year.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 38,060 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 47,414 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 54,343 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 63,985 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 74,836 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front 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)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MINOR Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 82,406 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 88,183 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 93,836 mi |
MAJOR Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bothside . (4.1.4 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 93,836 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AP65 LJO, 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.