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PJ16 CJF

2016 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,781 mi
Last recorded150,781 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 CJF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 150,781 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 149,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 141,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 127,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,283 miles

Slight corrosion to all breaking surfaces

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have edge-wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,245 miles

Nearside 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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PJ16 CJF 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 100%.

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 PJ16 CJF, 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

How do I check the history of PJ16 CJF?

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What year was PJ16 CJF registered?

PJ16 CJF is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is PJ16 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ16 CJF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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