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AO65 TNK

2016 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,128 mi
Last recorded67,128 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 TNK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 67,128 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 60,351 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 58,278 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 55,625 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 52,313 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 49,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 49,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 45,759 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 41,127 miles

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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AO65 TNK is a 2016 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO65 TNK, 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 AO65 TNK registered?

AO65 TNK is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is AO65 TNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO65 TNK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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