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FG16 FNL

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,812 mi
Last recorded106,812 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 FNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,756 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin on 3 - 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn down to 2mm and has outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn low on 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexy pipe weak

Fail 14 Apr 2021 82,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexy pipe weak

Fail 6 Apr 2021 82,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,436 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,114 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 FNL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

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

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