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FC16 FDY

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,677 mi
Last recorded56,677 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 FDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 56,677 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords too limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,428 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 14 Aug 2023 38,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 38,651 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,581 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 30,568 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,031 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,207 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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FC16 FDY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FC16 FDY, 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 FC16 FDY registered?

FC16 FDY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is FC16 FDY safe to buy?

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