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FE16 WLK

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 WLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,704 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,961 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,913 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust flexible joint damaged/deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Fail 26 Jan 2022 86,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust flexible joint damaged/deteriorated

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Pass 23 Jan 2021 78,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 78,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,451 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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FE16 WLK 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 FE16 WLK, 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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FE16 WLK is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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