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EO66 MZU

2016 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO66 MZU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 71,298 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 71,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 60,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.48mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 60,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.48mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,819 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 52,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 44,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads all round appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 31,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 24,430 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 24,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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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EO66 MZU is a 2016 BMW 316 in Grey 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 EO66 MZU, 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 EO66 MZU registered?

EO66 MZU is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is EO66 MZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO66 MZU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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