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F12 BTB

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,347 mi
Last recorded95,347 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 BTB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 95,347 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 95,345 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Flexi. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure Centre flexi collapsed and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 82,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,497 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 50,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 40,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 31,335 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 28,102 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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F12 BTB is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F12 BTB, 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 F12 BTB registered?

F12 BTB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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