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DE16 XGN

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,518 mi
Last recorded95,518 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 XGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 86,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,107 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 54,178 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,136 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 36,889 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,331 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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DE16 XGN is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 DE16 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

DE16 XGN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DE16 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 XGN 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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