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FL66 SFZ

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,547 mi
Last recorded87,547 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL66 SFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,936 miles

Auxiliary belt is noisy

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 59,789 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,568 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 41,623 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 34,269 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 32,818 miles

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))

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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FL66 SFZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FL66 SFZ, 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 FL66 SFZ registered?

FL66 SFZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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