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DT65 BEJ

2016 BMW 116

Bronze Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,657 mi
Last recorded125,657 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 BEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,117 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 113,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam. main beam also aimed very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms low pressure warning on

Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 100,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 77,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,603 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,666 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 56,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake wear warning lamp ON

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 BEJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DT65 BEJ, 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 BEJ registered?

DT65 BEJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is DT65 BEJ safe to buy?

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