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YE16 SZX

2016 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
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

RegistrationYE16 SZX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 96,861 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2025 96,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit 1.6 m/m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit 1.6 m/m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,687 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 60,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,294 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,846 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 33,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YE16 SZX 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 77.8%.

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 YE16 SZX, 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 YE16 SZX registered?

YE16 SZX is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is YE16 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 SZX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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