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RE16 KOB

2016 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,489 mi
Last recorded151,489 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 KOB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 151,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure cover (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 151,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached Lens damaged with sharp edges (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 145,700 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 145,700 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 141,138 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 141,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,764 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 127,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2021 120,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,263 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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RE16 KOB is a 2016 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE16 KOB, 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 RE16 KOB registered?

RE16 KOB is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is RE16 KOB safe to buy?

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