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FV65 OVM

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 OVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 118,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 112,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ns & Os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on Tyre, also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & Os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 107,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 99,615 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 99,459 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 58,184 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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FV65 OVM 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 FV65 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

FV65 OVM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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