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FA16 VDT

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 VDT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 92,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2025 78,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,453 miles

exhaust front flexi poor (dpf)

Fail 13 Mar 2024 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust front flexi poor (dpf)

Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 43,391 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 37,586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,805 miles

Deep cut in n/s/f tyre inner edge.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Nail in n/s/r tyre and tread is getting close to legal limit.

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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FA16 VDT 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 FA16 VDT, 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 FA16 VDT registered?

FA16 VDT is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is FA16 VDT safe to buy?

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