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AB16 BBS

2016 BMW 320

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 32059,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 BBS
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,000 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 80,000 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 74,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 9 Dec 2023 66,508 miles

Front Coolant low

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Dec 2023 66,508 miles

Front Coolant low

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

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Dec 2022 57,898 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 50,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,635 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,052 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 41,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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AB16 BBS is a 2016 BMW 320 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 59,546 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB16 BBS registered?

AB16 BBS is a 2016 BMW 320, first registered on 15 December 2016.

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