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OW65 CXT

2016 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,480 mi
Last recorded139,480 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW65 CXT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 139,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 129,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 129,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,074 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jan 2022 105,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside part of the screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2021 100,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,705 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,015 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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OW65 CXT is a 2016 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW65 CXT, 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 OW65 CXT registered?

OW65 CXT is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 11 February 2016.

Is OW65 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW65 CXT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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