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DL 16

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,175 mi
Last recorded25,175 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL 16
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 25,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 24,438 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 23,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 23,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,266 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 23,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 22,040 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 17,604 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 12,852 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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DL 16 is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 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 DL 16, 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 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of DL 16?

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What year was DL 16 registered?

DL 16 is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is DL 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL 16 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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