MOT Status
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117,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyres x 2 edges worn
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
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AU16 VCY is a 2016 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?
AU16 VCY is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 2016.
Is AU16 VCY safe to buy?
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