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FV16 GYF

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 GYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,308 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,002 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,650 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 78,277 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 68,900 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,575 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Worn - Close To Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F Shock Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R Tyre On 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Worn - Close To Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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FV16 GYF is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV16 GYF, 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 FV16 GYF registered?

FV16 GYF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for FV16 GYF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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