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EK16 DPX

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,322 mi
Last recorded91,322 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 DPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 91,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,699 miles

undercovers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,884 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 62,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,127 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 53,127 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 45,631 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 45,631 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,639 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 31,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking From Defective Exhaust Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Cannot Be Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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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EK16 DPX is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK16 DPX, 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 EK16 DPX registered?

EK16 DPX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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