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EN65 EBG

2016 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN65 EBG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,795 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 115,640 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 115,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 103,109 miles

Vehicle passed emissions yet no print out available as too clean for analyser to detect

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 103,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb may be fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle passed emissions yet no print out available as too clean for analyser to detect

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 75,983 miles

Vehicle passed emissions yet no print out available as too clean for analyser to detect!

Pass 5 May 2021 61,160 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 54,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,182 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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EN65 EBG 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 EN65 EBG, 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 EN65 EBG registered?

EN65 EBG is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is EN65 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN65 EBG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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