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FV65 VMP

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,658 mi
Last recorded100,658 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,658 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 73,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 60,245 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,370 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,686 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 51,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 42,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measurement approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measurement approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 4 Jan 2020 42,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measurement approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measurement approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,702 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 VMP is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

FV65 VMP is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is FV65 VMP safe to buy?

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