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251D470

2016 BMW 316

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,158 mi
Last recorded65,158 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration251D470
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 65,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 32,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 20,423 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 20,423 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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251D470 is a 2016 BMW 316 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 77,541 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 251D470, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 251D470 registered?

251D470 is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is 251D470 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 251D470 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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