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PL16 LDX

2016 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,723 mi
Last recorded181,723 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 LDX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 181,723 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows deteriated

Offside Front shock absorber belows deteriated

Pass 2 Jan 2025 152,735 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 122,279 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 95,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,574 miles

Offside Front TYRE ............

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ..............

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 47,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,150 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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PL16 LDX 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 PL16 LDX, 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 PL16 LDX registered?

PL16 LDX is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is PL16 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL16 LDX 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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