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DL16 ZKX

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,191 mi
Last recorded108,191 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 ZKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 108,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 95,920 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,507 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 67,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,863 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,918 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 25,918 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 ZKX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 ZKX, 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 DL16 ZKX registered?

DL16 ZKX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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