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FN66 FWL

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,798 mi
Last recorded119,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN66 FWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 119,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 119,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 103,506 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,135 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 87,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 74,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 61,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 48,961 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 39,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,085 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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FN66 FWL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN66 FWL, 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 FN66 FWL registered?

FN66 FWL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is FN66 FWL safe to buy?

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