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DE05 SEL

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,233 mi
Last recorded95,233 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 95,233 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,629 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 62,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 32,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 22,996 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 19,491 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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DE05 SEL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE05 SEL, 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

How do I check the history of DE05 SEL?

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What year was DE05 SEL registered?

DE05 SEL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 16 February 2016.

Is DE05 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 SEL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE05 SEL have outstanding finance?

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