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DE16 XGV

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,809 mi
Last recorded115,809 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 115,809 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,421 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL FROM DRIVESHAFT SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 86,144 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,115 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,498 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 52,489 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,908 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 XGV is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

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

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