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IIB 186

2016 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,013 mi
Last recorded102,013 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 186
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 102,013 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2026 143,760 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,627 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2025 100,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2025 129,028 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff input seal slight weepage

Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,514 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 87,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 19 Apr 2024 83,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 83,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 124,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,906 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 70,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,318 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 59,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 49,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,555 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,007 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 77,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2019 35,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,511 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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IIB 186 is a 2016 BMW 316 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 IIB 186, 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 IIB 186 registered?

IIB 186 is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is IIB 186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIB 186 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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