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SN16 VWO

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 VWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 56,639 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 56,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 53,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,000 miles

rear brake disc corroded and lipped on inside

Pass 17 Jun 2023 47,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 43,569 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low 255 / 40 / 18 (rft)

Fail 21 Jun 2022 43,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r brake pads worn down to metal / brake disc scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing low 255 / 40 / 18 (rft)

Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 34,471 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 33,660 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 27,546 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 27,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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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SN16 VWO is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN16 VWO, 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 SN16 VWO registered?

SN16 VWO is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SN16 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN16 VWO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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