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SJ16 JHL

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,285 mi
Last recorded70,285 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 JHL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,285 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 70,285 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 59,198 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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SJ16 JHL is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ16 JHL, 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 SJ16 JHL registered?

SJ16 JHL is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is SJ16 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 JHL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ16 JHL have outstanding finance?

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