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DV66 ZBZ

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV66 ZBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 93,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 92,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn close inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2024 71,134 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 45,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 32,936 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 32,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,218 miles

Rear both rear tyres near limit

Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,286 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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DV66 ZBZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV66 ZBZ, 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 DV66 ZBZ registered?

DV66 ZBZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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