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AP65 LXG

2016 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,933 mi
Last recorded113,933 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 LXG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 113,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,022 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 79,595 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 66,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 59,604 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,792 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 48,792 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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AP65 LXG is a 2016 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP65 LXG, 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 AP65 LXG registered?

AP65 LXG is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is AP65 LXG safe to buy?

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