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AP16 FHN

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,518 mi
Last recorded107,518 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 FHN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,518 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 107,518 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake Fluctuating

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,485 miles

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW/SLOW EFFORT

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN/CORRODED INNER & OUTER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 82,485 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW/SLOW EFFORT

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN/CORRODED INNER & OUTER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 71,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,930 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 47,765 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to condition of rear pads. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer brake pad devoid of friction material. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer brake pad devoid of friction material. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,061 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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AP16 FHN is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red 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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

AP16 FHN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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