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DL16 NKZ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,192 mi
Last recorded94,192 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 NKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 94,192 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 86,108 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 86,104 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 73,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 66,330 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 58,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,145 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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DL16 NKZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DL16 NKZ, 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 DL16 NKZ registered?

DL16 NKZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is DL16 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL16 NKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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