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DW16 LVD

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 LVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 131,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 131,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 126,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 89,192 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2022 89,192 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,413 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Slightly buckled (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively grooved (1.1.14 (a) (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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DW16 LVD is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DW16 LVD, 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 DW16 LVD registered?

DW16 LVD is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is DW16 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW16 LVD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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