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DC65 ZKO

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,708 mi
Last recorded143,708 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 143,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 139,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 135,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front Flexie (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,714 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 114,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,351 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 95,351 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure flxi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

nearside drl not working

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,874 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 59,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm (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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DC65 ZKO is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DC65 ZKO, 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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DC65 ZKO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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