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BD66 WZJ

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,593 mi
Last recorded124,593 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD66 WZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 124,593 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,828 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just above minimum (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

differential as light misting of oil.

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,590 miles

flexi deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2023 104,590 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

flexi deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 90,900 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 80,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,120 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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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BD66 WZJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 BD66 WZJ, 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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BD66 WZJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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