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DV16 WVC

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,371 mi
Last recorded92,371 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 WVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 77,848 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2023 59,902 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 56,838 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2023 56,838 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,122 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 39,428 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 31,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,182 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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DV16 WVC is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV16 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

DV16 WVC is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is DV16 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 WVC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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