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DC10 ZJC

2016 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,628 mi
Last recorded112,628 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC10 ZJC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 112,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 102,904 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 102,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,133 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 91,129 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

manufactures under trays ane engine covers on vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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DC10 ZJC is a 2016 BMW 316 in Black 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 DC10 ZJC, 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 DC10 ZJC registered?

DC10 ZJC is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is DC10 ZJC safe to buy?

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