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YF16 TFZ

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,356 mi
Last recorded90,356 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 TFZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 90,356 miles

Slight oil leak from rear differential pinion oil seal.

Pass 9 May 2025 78,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 78,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 67,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2023 63,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 60,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Obviously incorrectly fitted, not secure against seat ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (recent brake pad change) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 60,179 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended looped behind seat backrest / catch, does not retract - RECTIFIED (7.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Obviously incorrectly fitted, not secure against seat ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (recent brake pad change) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 52,330 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 52,330 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,996 miles

Rear differential oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2019 46,996 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear differential oil leak

under tray 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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YF16 TFZ 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 58.3%.

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 YF16 TFZ, 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 YF16 TFZ registered?

YF16 TFZ is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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