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2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,453 mi
Last recorded126,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 OCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 126,453 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency just met the limit

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2026 126,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency just met the limit

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2025 118,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the front disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the front disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 118,111 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the front disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the front disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 108,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Just above the E of FirestonE in the outer tread area (Strongly recommend replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 92,066 miles

both rear tyres low and perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2022 92,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres low and perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,707 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 59,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre wrong size on the same axle (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS light stays on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 4 Dec 2019 44,193 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,736 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 42,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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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FM65 OCE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM65 OCE, 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 FM65 OCE registered?

FM65 OCE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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