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FM16 JJX

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,077 mi
Last recorded75,077 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 75,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,985 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 68,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 50,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,475 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 25,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,454 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

shallow cut the full width of nearside front tyre

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 JJX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 FM16 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

FM16 JJX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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