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FH16 FSJ

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,044 mi
Last recorded148,044 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 FSJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 148,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 143,509 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 134,532 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,420 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 122,394 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 116,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 83,627 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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FH16 FSJ is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH16 FSJ, 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

How do I check the history of FH16 FSJ?

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What year was FH16 FSJ registered?

FH16 FSJ is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is FH16 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 FSJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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