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SF16 TXK

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,684 mi
Last recorded72,684 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 TXK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,684 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material started to corrode at flexi junction (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 61,404 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 58,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 58,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 55,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 52,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 48,840 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,584 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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SF16 TXK is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SF16 TXK, 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

How do I check the history of SF16 TXK?

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What year was SF16 TXK registered?

SF16 TXK is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is SF16 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF16 TXK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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