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AO65 XLU

2016 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,775 mi
Last recorded79,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 XLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,775 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 79,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 78,597 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 76,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 64,617 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,446 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,166 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 55,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2020 47,660 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,168 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 41,565 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components

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 XLU is a 2016 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 77,541 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XLU, 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

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What year was AO65 XLU registered?

AO65 XLU is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is AO65 XLU safe to buy?

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