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DG66 WJZ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,579 mi
Last recorded63,579 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG66 WJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 63,579 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2024 58,793 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 54,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,841 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 47,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 39,132 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR PADS ON 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 39,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR PADS ON 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,251 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 32,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,974 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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DG66 WJZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG66 WJZ, 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 DG66 WJZ registered?

DG66 WJZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is DG66 WJZ safe to buy?

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