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FG16 EHR

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,530 mi
Last recorded94,530 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 EHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 94,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 94,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 88,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre edges cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damp (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,775 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,758 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 77,757 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,321 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 56,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,205 miles

Engine covers under trays and body panels restrict the view of some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,504 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 51,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,942 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

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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FG16 EHR is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG16 EHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG16 EHR registered?

FG16 EHR is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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