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FY16 JVW

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,343 mi
Last recorded88,343 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 JVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,343 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,663 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,467 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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FY16 JVW is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver 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 FY16 JVW, 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 FY16 JVW registered?

FY16 JVW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FY16 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 JVW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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