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FY16 NVB

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 NVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 91,906 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 91,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))

offside front inner brake pad appears to be wearing low

tyre pressure monitoring light on

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,262 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 82,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure warning light on but not indicating a fault

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,873 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2021 73,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,359 miles

item hanging from interior mirror

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 48,146 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 NVB 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 70%.

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 FY16 NVB, 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 FY16 NVB registered?

FY16 NVB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is FY16 NVB safe to buy?

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