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PJ16 SYT

2016 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 SYT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 76,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,647 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 56,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,395 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 43,463 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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PJ16 SYT is a 2016 BMW 316 in Blue 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 SYT, 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 PJ16 SYT registered?

PJ16 SYT is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is PJ16 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ16 SYT 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.

Does PJ16 SYT have outstanding finance?

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