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FY16 NVS

2016 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,453 mi
Last recorded152,453 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 NVS
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 152,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 113,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 113,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,779 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 107,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,765 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 77,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,090 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 61,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,422 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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FY16 NVS is a 2016 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY16 NVS registered?

FY16 NVS is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is FY16 NVS safe to buy?

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