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DX66 PWL

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,383 mi
Last recorded72,383 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX66 PWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 72,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,251 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 53,703 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,759 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 46,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 41,351 miles

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

rear tyre tread depths 2.5mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,026 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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DX66 PWL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DX66 PWL, 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 DX66 PWL registered?

DX66 PWL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is DX66 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX66 PWL shows 8 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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