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DK16 BZV

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,528 mi
Last recorded59,528 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 BZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 59,528 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 21 Jan 2025 58,823 miles

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

TPMS indicator present

Fail 13 Jan 2025 58,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

TPMS indicator present

Pass 16 Jan 2024 57,535 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 57,535 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 54,983 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 54,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 31,380 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 26,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 18,426 miles

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

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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DK16 BZV is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK16 BZV, 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 DK16 BZV registered?

DK16 BZV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DK16 BZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 BZV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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