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BF16 GMU

2016 Toyota Estima

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,748 mi
Last recorded148,748 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Estima97,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 GMU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 148,748 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns/os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 148,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns/os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side / off side d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near side / off side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 125,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side / off side d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near side / off side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play near side / off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 105,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play near side / off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 62,215 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,057 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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BF16 GMU is a 2016 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 97,032 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 Toyota Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF16 GMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 10 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF16 GMU registered?

BF16 GMU is a 2016 Toyota Estima, first registered on 27 November 2016.

Is BF16 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 GMU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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