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AL12 REN

2016 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,481 mi
Last recorded122,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 REN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 122,481 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 113,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,011 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,427 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,205 miles

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))

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Pass 19 Jun 2021 68,835 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 63,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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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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AL12 REN is a 2016 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL12 REN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AL12 REN?

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What year was AL12 REN registered?

AL12 REN is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is AL12 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 REN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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