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FX16 ZMY

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,034 mi
Last recorded132,034 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 132,034 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 106,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,759 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 80,679 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2021 65,569 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,066 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,974 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking. (8.4.1 (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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FX16 ZMY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZMY, 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 FX16 ZMY registered?

FX16 ZMY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is FX16 ZMY safe to buy?

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