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FJ66 XLY

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,748 mi
Last recorded83,748 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ66 XLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 83,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,125 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside and nearside tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 14 Nov 2019 33,483 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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FJ66 XLY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ66 XLY, 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 FJ66 XLY registered?

FJ66 XLY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is FJ66 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ66 XLY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ66 XLY have outstanding finance?

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