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FS16 HER

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS16 HER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 104,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 80,677 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake blinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 40,469 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 40,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,669 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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FS16 HER is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FS16 HER, 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

How do I check the history of FS16 HER?

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What year was FS16 HER registered?

FS16 HER is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is FS16 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS16 HER shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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