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DF16 WDE

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 WDE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2025 97,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped and pitted - Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front control arm bushes cracked - Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 18 Dec 2023 80,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 71,952 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,188 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,875 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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DF16 WDE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DF16 WDE, 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 DF16 WDE registered?

DF16 WDE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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