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YA16 FFZ

2016 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,554 mi
Last recorded127,554 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 FFZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 127,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 114,316 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,621 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S, both BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,084 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,388 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 53,388 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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YA16 FFZ is a 2016 BMW 316 in Grey 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 YA16 FFZ, 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 YA16 FFZ registered?

YA16 FFZ is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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