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DL16 ULE

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 ULE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 140,370 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,755 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,366 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 60,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,887 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 47,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 38,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Couple Small Nails in Tyre ()

Fail 25 May 2019 23,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Couple Small Nails in Tyre ()

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 ULE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL16 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

DL16 ULE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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