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FX16 NUV

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,543 mi
Last recorded81,543 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 NUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 81,543 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2024 75,508 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 75,508 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 70,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 68,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,526 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 48,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 39,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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FX16 NUV is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 FX16 NUV, 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 FX16 NUV registered?

FX16 NUV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is FX16 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 NUV 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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