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VF19 FGV

2019 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,817 mi
Last recorded61,817 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF19 FGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 61,817 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 61,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction AD BLUE FAULT ON DASH (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 45,348 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 34,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 25,358 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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VF19 FGV is a 2019 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 VF19 FGV, 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 7 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 VF19 FGV registered?

VF19 FGV is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2019.

Is VF19 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF19 FGV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF19 FGV have outstanding finance?

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