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DW16 OFB

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,600 mi
Last recorded74,600 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 OFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 74,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 67,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,626 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 57,566 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,648 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertraysfitted.

Fail 24 Jun 2022 45,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertraysfitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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 OFB is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DW16 OFB, 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

How do I check the history of DW16 OFB?

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What year was DW16 OFB registered?

DW16 OFB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is DW16 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW16 OFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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