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FT16 DKL

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,301 mi
Last recorded52,301 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 DKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 52,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 46,154 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 45,355 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 41,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 38,750 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 31,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 24,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 22,425 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 22,424 miles

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

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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FT16 DKL is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FT16 DKL, 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 FT16 DKL registered?

FT16 DKL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FT16 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 DKL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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