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DF65 ZPR

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,564 mi
Last recorded102,564 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 ZPR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 102,564 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess o/s mount, n/s mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective manifold flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 102,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess o/s mount, n/s mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective manifold flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 92,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,790 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 68,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 61,050 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,508 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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DF65 ZPR is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DF65 ZPR, 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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DF65 ZPR is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2016.

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