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DN16 VHW

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,151 mi
Last recorded103,151 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 VHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 103,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 103,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 99,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 95,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 90,498 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 86,245 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 83,819 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 83,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to ply on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,200 miles

engine require attention (engine suond rough) (strong advice)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Sep 2020 79,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine require attention (engine suond rough) (strong advice)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,010 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 VHW is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHW, 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 DN16 VHW registered?

DN16 VHW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is DN16 VHW safe to buy?

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