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FM16 LXK

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,016 mi
Last recorded104,016 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 LXK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 104,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 103,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 87,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin on edges and saw toothed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin on edges and saw toothed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,506 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 74,517 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 74,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,845 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 64,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple Bulges, Inner & Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple Bulges, Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,386 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 54,384 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,644 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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FM16 LXK is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

FM16 LXK is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is FM16 LXK safe to buy?

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