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FP66 NLC

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,737 mi
Last recorded83,737 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP66 NLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 83,737 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 83,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,453 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 74,540 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 56,590 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,173 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 52,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,365 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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FP66 NLC is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP66 NLC, 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 FP66 NLC registered?

FP66 NLC is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2016.

Is FP66 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP66 NLC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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