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FP16 HGN

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,710 mi
Last recorded70,710 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 HGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 70,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 56,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 45,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 42,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,251 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 39,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 35,608 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2020 32,260 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,852 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 26,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

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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FP16 HGN is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red 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 FP16 HGN, 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 FP16 HGN registered?

FP16 HGN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FP16 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 HGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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