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LA65 DTU

2016 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,930 mi
Last recorded59,930 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA65 DTU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 59,930 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 56,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,516 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 54,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective sharp edges on broken lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,394 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,418 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,881 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,067 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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LA65 DTU 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 88.9%.

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 LA65 DTU, 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 LA65 DTU?

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What year was LA65 DTU registered?

LA65 DTU is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 23 February 2016.

Is LA65 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA65 DTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA65 DTU have outstanding finance?

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