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OE16 VTA

2016 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,953 mi
Last recorded86,953 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE16 VTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,953 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 86,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading / compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 76,498 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading / compliance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 63,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff slight leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,880 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,386 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,582 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,751 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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OE16 VTA is a 2016 BMW 316 in Black 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 OE16 VTA, 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 OE16 VTA registered?

OE16 VTA is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is OE16 VTA safe to buy?

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