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SN16 VVD

2016 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,194 mi
Last recorded93,194 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 VVD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,595 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,579 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,756 miles

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

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

Rear diff leaking at cv joint

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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SN16 VVD is a 2016 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SN16 VVD, 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 SN16 VVD?

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What year was SN16 VVD registered?

SN16 VVD is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is SN16 VVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN16 VVD shows 7 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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