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FL03 BLO

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,938 mi
Last recorded127,938 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 BLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 127,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 112,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 92,237 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 92,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2021 50,285 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,475 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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FL03 BLO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 FL03 BLO, 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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FL03 BLO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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