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DV03 ZAC

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ZAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 5mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,394 miles

Central Front Lower Advise !! front lower bumper

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 79,394 miles

Central Front Lower Advise !! front lower bumper

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 70,953 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,877 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,405 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 54,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,510 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 48,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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DV03 ZAC is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV03 ZAC, 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 DV03 ZAC registered?

DV03 ZAC is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is DV03 ZAC safe to buy?

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