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AU16 JHV

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,909 mi
Last recorded95,909 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 JHV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 95,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 95,897 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,215 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,255 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 75,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,861 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 56,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 47,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,193 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 39,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 27,124 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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AU16 JHV is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU16 JHV, 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 AU16 JHV registered?

AU16 JHV is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is AU16 JHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 JHV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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