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LJ16 CJW

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,936 mi
Last recorded107,936 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 CJW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 107,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 102,063 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 101,958 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 93,728 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 93,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,062 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 83,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 26,355 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 23,639 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 23,585 miles

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

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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LJ16 CJW is a 2016 BMW 316 in White 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 LJ16 CJW, 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 LJ16 CJW registered?

LJ16 CJW is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is LJ16 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 CJW 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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