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DE16 LSC

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 LSC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 121,056 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 121,056 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on the DPF, but not affecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted so unable to check chassis brake lines

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,072 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 77,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,404 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,515 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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DE16 LSC is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE16 LSC, 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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What year was DE16 LSC registered?

DE16 LSC is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2016.

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