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FG66 OVA

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,434 mi
Last recorded101,434 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG66 OVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,434 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 23 Sep 2024 93,626 miles

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 93,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,308 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slight kerb damage

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 3 Oct 2022 60,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel slight kerb damage

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

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2021 43,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel outer rim has kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 3 Oct 2020 34,683 miles

offside rear tyre has a screw in outer sidewall

rear brake pads wearing down near to wear sensor

Pass 16 Sep 2019 24,891 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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FG66 OVA is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 FG66 OVA, 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 FG66 OVA registered?

FG66 OVA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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