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DT16 SMV

2016 BMW 116

Brown Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,079 mi
Last recorded63,079 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 SMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 58,273 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 53,913 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 48,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 31,699 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,211 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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DT16 SMV is a 2016 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DT16 SMV, 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 DT16 SMV registered?

DT16 SMV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is DT16 SMV safe to buy?

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