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AU16 WMF

2016 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 WMF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 97,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 89,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,542 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,411 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,347 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 WMF is a 2016 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU16 WMF, 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 AU16 WMF registered?

AU16 WMF is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is AU16 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 WMF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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