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FM65 ZVA

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,948 mi
Last recorded122,948 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 ZVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 122,948 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 122,940 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,180 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 112,180 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 101,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,017 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 91,947 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,368 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 81,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible r/c breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 72,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible r/c breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,748 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Reflector loose - adjuster not connected. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,059 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 57,059 miles

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

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 ZVA is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

FM65 ZVA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 15 February 2016.

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