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FT65 CEA

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,862 mi
Last recorded58,862 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT65 CEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,862 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 54,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 48,892 miles

Emissions undetected.

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 44,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,814 miles

Emissions not detected.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 35,518 miles

Emissions not detected.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 31,543 miles

Emission to lean to register test

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 25,289 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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FT65 CEA is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FT65 CEA, 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 FT65 CEA?

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What year was FT65 CEA registered?

FT65 CEA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is FT65 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT65 CEA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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