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B5 FAF

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,959 mi
Last recorded87,959 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 FAF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 79,819 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 79,819 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 70,420 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2024 70,420 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 59,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 48,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 37,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 34,954 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 26,455 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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B5 FAF 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 80%.

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 B5 FAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 FAF registered?

B5 FAF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is B5 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 FAF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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