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FH65 JFN

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,136 mi
Last recorded63,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH65 JFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 63,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,203 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 61,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding on

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,910 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake requirements only just met

surface cracking x2 rear tyres 2mm

windscreen washers poor (still cleans screen)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 16 Jan 2021 47,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,820 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 34,446 miles

Rear tyres 4 mm

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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FH65 JFN is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH65 JFN, 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 FH65 JFN registered?

FH65 JFN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 5 January 2016.

Is FH65 JFN safe to buy?

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