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GA57 SRA

2016 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,744 mi
Last recorded82,744 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA57 SRA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 82,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,325 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 66,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 63,046 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 63,046 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,058 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads near side / off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 60,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads near side / off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,192 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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GA57 SRA is a 2016 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GA57 SRA, 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 GA57 SRA registered?

GA57 SRA is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 4 October 2016.

Is GA57 SRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA57 SRA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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