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EA66 FMJ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,183 mi
Last recorded112,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 FMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,183 miles

both front shock absorbers gaiters deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,342 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust gaiters deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2024 101,242 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 101,234 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 90,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum

Fail 15 Dec 2022 90,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,586 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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EA66 FMJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA66 FMJ, 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 EA66 FMJ registered?

EA66 FMJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2016.

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