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MGZ 8344

2016 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,837 mi
Last recorded126,837 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 8344
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 126,837 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 126,837 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 118,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 109,828 miles

Emission not detected.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,510 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 98,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Trialling Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,602 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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MGZ 8344 is a 2016 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGZ 8344, 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 MGZ 8344 registered?

MGZ 8344 is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is MGZ 8344 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 8344 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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