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DW57 WAL

2016 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW57 WAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,358 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 78,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,300 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,891 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 75,863 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 94,577 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 94,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 94,554 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 73,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 88,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,424 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 85,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,953 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,204 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,128 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

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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DW57 WAL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DW57 WAL, 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 DW57 WAL?

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What year was DW57 WAL registered?

DW57 WAL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is DW57 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW57 WAL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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