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DN02 BOY

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,264 mi
Last recorded113,264 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 BOY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 113,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 102,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 91,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,032 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jun 2021 71,533 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 71,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 67,002 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))

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,015 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak gearbox area

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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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DN02 BOY is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DN02 BOY, 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 DN02 BOY registered?

DN02 BOY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is DN02 BOY safe to buy?

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