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WX16 YBN

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,625 mi
Last recorded98,625 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 YBN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,625 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 88,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,817 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 58,635 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,826 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 49,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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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WX16 YBN is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WX16 YBN, 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 WX16 YBN registered?

WX16 YBN is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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