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FY66 DHJ

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,576 mi
Last recorded81,576 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 DHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 81,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 69,675 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 59,974 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 52,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,070 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,516 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 28,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 20,869 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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FY66 DHJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange 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 FY66 DHJ, 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 FY66 DHJ registered?

FY66 DHJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is FY66 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY66 DHJ 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.

Does FY66 DHJ have outstanding finance?

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