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FV65 OTS

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,453 mi
Last recorded134,453 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 OTS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 134,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 131,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 130,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 126,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,009 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,718 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 86,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,514 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 16 Jan 2020 84,514 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,020 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 60,020 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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FV65 OTS is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 FV65 OTS, 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 FV65 OTS registered?

FV65 OTS is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is FV65 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 OTS 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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