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MU55 CAG

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,827 mi
Last recorded142,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU55 CAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 142,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 124,236 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 124,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,208 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 117,459 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 116,165 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,522 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 114,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,593 miles

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))

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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MU55 CAG is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MU55 CAG, 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 MU55 CAG registered?

MU55 CAG is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is MU55 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU55 CAG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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