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DV16 OHL

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,119 mi
Last recorded106,119 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 OHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 91,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 90,677 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,659 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 61,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,216 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,440 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,346 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2019 22,707 miles

Front Both front tyre treads, low on edges.

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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DV16 OHL 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 80%.

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 DV16 OHL, 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 DV16 OHL registered?

DV16 OHL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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