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FD16 GMG

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,326 mi
Last recorded103,326 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 GMG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,326 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,815 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2020 54,815 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (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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FD16 GMG is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD16 GMG, 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 FD16 GMG registered?

FD16 GMG is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is FD16 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD16 GMG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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