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DR61 BAD

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,610 mi
Last recorded66,610 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR61 BAD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 66,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 55,478 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 49,324 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 43,562 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 43,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 39,188 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,338 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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DR61 BAD is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DR61 BAD, 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 DR61 BAD registered?

DR61 BAD is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is DR61 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR61 BAD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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