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DN16 LJU

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,583 mi
Last recorded66,583 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 LJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,583 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 66,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 61,036 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 55,293 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 51,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 46,884 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 46,884 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 32,290 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 22,636 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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DN16 LJU is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 DN16 LJU, 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 DN16 LJU registered?

DN16 LJU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DN16 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN16 LJU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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