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FV16 VNO

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,693 mi
Last recorded106,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 106,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 101,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 73,839 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 73,837 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 64,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,799 miles

Engine, transmission and chassis are all covered by undertrays

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust deteriorating and allowing noticeable movement. (6.1.2 (a))

Front wheels fitted with runflat tyres, rear wheels fitted with non-runflat tyres. Recommend all 4 wheels having matching types of tyres (runflats OR non-runflats)

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,254 miles

advise nearside rear and offside rear tyres approaching 2mm wear bar indicators recommend replacement in the near future 205x50x17

Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,637 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,742 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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FV16 VNO is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 FV16 VNO, 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 VNO registered?

FV16 VNO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is FV16 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 VNO 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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