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AP16 FEJ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 FEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,836 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 74,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 59,645 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,667 miles

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 9 Jul 2020 24,516 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 24,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 18,560 miles

Nearside Front Wing and door has damage, no sharp edges.

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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AP16 FEJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP16 FEJ, 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 AP16 FEJ registered?

AP16 FEJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AP16 FEJ safe to buy?

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