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DT65 BCY

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,693 mi
Last recorded116,693 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 BCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 116,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,765 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 97,802 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,785 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Differential leaking oil excessively,

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,115 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,439 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS FRONT & OS FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,639 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,796 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 47,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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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DT65 BCY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 DT65 BCY, 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 DT65 BCY registered?

DT65 BCY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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