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BL65 VFY

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,223 mi
Last recorded95,223 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 VFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 95,223 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 86,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,912 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 65,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 56,386 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 37,857 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 22,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BL65 VFY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL65 VFY, 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 BL65 VFY registered?

BL65 VFY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 5 January 2016.

Is BL65 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL65 VFY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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