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FM16 FNY

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,528 mi
Last recorded121,528 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 FNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 121,468 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 117,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 101,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 101,279 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 101,279 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 71,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,899 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 45,181 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 45,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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FM16 FNY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM16 FNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM16 FNY registered?

FM16 FNY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is FM16 FNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 FNY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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