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OE16 GZS

2016 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,105 mi
Last recorded83,105 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 GZS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 83,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 83,048 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 72,513 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2023 64,898 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 56,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 56,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Less than 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,192 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 34,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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OE16 GZS is a 2016 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OE16 GZS, 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 OE16 GZS registered?

OE16 GZS is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is OE16 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE16 GZS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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