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DX16 AZD

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 AZD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 84,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,471 miles

nearside headlamp mounts damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2022 70,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside headlamp mounts damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2021 56,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,402 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,170 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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DX16 AZD is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 DX16 AZD, 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 DX16 AZD?

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What year was DX16 AZD registered?

DX16 AZD is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DX16 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 AZD 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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