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DL03 DOL

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,015 mi
Last recorded69,015 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 DOL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 69,015 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn uneven and close to exposing chord

rear inner discs corroded and pads wearing thin

wipers worn

Fail 20 Aug 2025 69,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn uneven and close to exposing chord

rear inner discs corroded and pads wearing thin

wipers worn

Pass 13 Aug 2024 65,171 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2024 65,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,929 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2022 49,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,544 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 41,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS light indicates a fault

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

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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DL03 DOL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver 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 DL03 DOL, 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 DL03 DOL registered?

DL03 DOL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 18 January 2016.

Is DL03 DOL safe to buy?

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