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EX66 DSV

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX66 DSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 85,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 73,195 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 73,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,587 miles

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 worn on shoulders slightly and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 67,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 worn on shoulders slightly and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,748 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 56,715 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 41,477 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 41,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 26,801 miles

Accident damage nearside front.

Nearside Front Seat belt does not fully retract after release from buckle.

Offside Front Seat belt does not fully retract after release from buckle.

Fail 24 Aug 2019 26,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Accident damage nearside front.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt does not fully retract after release from buckle.

Offside Front Seat belt does not fully retract after release from buckle.

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

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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EX66 DSV is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EX66 DSV, 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 EX66 DSV registered?

EX66 DSV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is EX66 DSV safe to buy?

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