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S27 BSD

2016 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,701 mi
Last recorded47,701 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 BSD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 47,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 33,754 miles

Front Run flat tyres fitted front axal

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Non run flat tyres fitted rear axal

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 31,479 miles

run flat tyres fitted to the front and normal fitted to rear

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 29,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 23,211 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))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 13,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 13,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 10,850 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 7,390 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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S27 BSD is a 2016 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S27 BSD, 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.

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What year was S27 BSD registered?

S27 BSD is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is S27 BSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S27 BSD shows 9 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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