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DL66 NHJ

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,678 mi
Last recorded106,678 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL66 NHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 106,678 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 96,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 90,702 miles

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

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

emission is to clean to test

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,711 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 34,362 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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DL66 NHJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DL66 NHJ, 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 DL66 NHJ registered?

DL66 NHJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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