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FD16 HJA

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,988 mi
Last recorded73,988 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 HJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 73,988 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 63,230 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & osf(outer side wall tear) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle inspected in wet condition

Fail 5 Dec 2024 63,118 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake pad wear sensor broken (1.7 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & osf(outer side wall tear) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle inspected in wet condition

Pass 7 Dec 2023 49,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2023 49,329 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 35,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 20,740 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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FD16 HJA 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 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 FD16 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

FD16 HJA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is FD16 HJA safe to buy?

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