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DL65 MUE

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,245 mi
Last recorded94,245 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL65 MUE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 94,245 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 91,968 miles

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Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,666 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Fail 24 Jan 2023 68,663 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,554 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 52,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,087 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 39,411 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 32,840 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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DL65 MUE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 DL65 MUE, 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 DL65 MUE registered?

DL65 MUE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 16 February 2016.

Is DL65 MUE safe to buy?

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