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DS16 ZNJ

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,551 mi
Last recorded99,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays

Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,067 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 88,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2024 88,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2023 85,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 85,919 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 79,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 79,020 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 79,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 53,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 28,525 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 ZNJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS16 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

DS16 ZNJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is DS16 ZNJ safe to buy?

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