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DS16 LFX

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,463 mi
Last recorded99,463 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 LFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,463 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 96,741 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 93,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 71,804 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 59,135 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,775 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 51,775 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,772 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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DS16 LFX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DS16 LFX, 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 DS16 LFX registered?

DS16 LFX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is DS16 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 LFX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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