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DG55 MEL

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,933 mi
Last recorded54,933 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 MEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 54,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2026 52,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 47,818 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,020 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,180 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,512 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 41,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 91,572 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 91,542 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,506 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 34,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,829 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 26,996 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 26,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,145 miles

n/s front tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Jun 2021 36,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 20,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,863 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,184 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,726 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 14,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 19,701 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

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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DG55 MEL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG55 MEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 MEL registered?

DG55 MEL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is DG55 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 MEL shows 26 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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