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FM65 RAU

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 RAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 119,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 111,920 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,624 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 101,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,574 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,106 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,454 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,120 miles

Low emitter.

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn slightly outer shoulder, tyre down to 2.3mm (205/55/16). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 71,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Low emitter.

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn slightly outer shoulder, tyre down to 2.3mm (205/55/16). (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitor system.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,472 miles

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

child seat fitted

front discs little worn

passed emission 0.02

Fail 28 Mar 2019 55,472 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

front discs little worn

passed emission 0.02

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 RAU 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 81.8%.

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 RAU, 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 FM65 RAU registered?

FM65 RAU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is FM65 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 RAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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