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FA16 VEM

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,385 mi
Last recorded140,385 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 VEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower - rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,249 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 114,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing NSF,OSF & NSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 106,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,109 miles

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

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

oil leak on output shaft on gearbox

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,684 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 70,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,747 miles

gearbox tail housing seal leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,291 miles

Front engine and floor covers fitted

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box bung and rear prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 VEM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

FA16 VEM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is FA16 VEM safe to buy?

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