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EN16 YXV

2016 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

234,001 mi
Last recorded234,001 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN16 YXV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 234,001 miles

Rear Diff Leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2025 229,597 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 229,596 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 207,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 206,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 171,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 171,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,519 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 135,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TPMS Light on

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to mis-shape around inner.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,018 miles

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

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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EN16 YXV is a 2016 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EN16 YXV, 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 EN16 YXV registered?

EN16 YXV is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is EN16 YXV safe to buy?

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