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RF16 CJU

2016 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

293,939 mi
Last recorded293,939 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 CJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 293,939 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 263,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 243,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 225,601 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective fouling on undertray (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 211,569 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 211,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Blue bulb fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Blue bulb fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 191,015 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 191,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 166,474 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 166,474 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 145,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 138,680 miles

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

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

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 29 Jul 2020 138,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 26 Jul 2019 114,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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RF16 CJU is a 2016 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF16 CJU, 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 RF16 CJU registered?

RF16 CJU is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is RF16 CJU safe to buy?

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