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DB51 BER

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,995 mi
Last recorded110,995 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 BER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 110,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 102,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 92,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 84,945 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 81,579 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 76,929 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,840 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2020 75,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2019 73,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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DB51 BER is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 DB51 BER, 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 DB51 BER registered?

DB51 BER is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is DB51 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB51 BER 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.

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