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DT65 BTF

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,751 mi
Last recorded121,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 BTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 121,751 miles

Undertray fitted

underside general wear and tear

Fail 29 Jun 2026 121,741 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2025 120,686 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 117,494 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,214 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 102,523 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 103,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 92,874 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,874 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,189 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,876 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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DT65 BTF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 BTF, 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 DT65 BTF registered?

DT65 BTF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 19 February 2016.

Is DT65 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT65 BTF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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