MOT Status
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84,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under cover fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Front engine oil filling cap slight loose
Front mist of oil around gear box
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight tear on outer wall strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under cover fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV16 GVJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 FV16 GVJ, 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 FV16 GVJ registered?
FV16 GVJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2016.
Is FV16 GVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV16 GVJ 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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