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A13 FAU

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,092 mi
Last recorded95,092 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 95,092 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe borderline deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 84,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged multi tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,031 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 78,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 43,249 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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A13 FAU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A13 FAU, 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 A13 FAU registered?

A13 FAU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is A13 FAU safe to buy?

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