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YG16 WXJ

2016 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,414 mi
Last recorded79,414 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 WXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 79,414 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,082 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,801 miles

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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YG16 WXJ is a 2016 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG16 WXJ, 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 YG16 WXJ registered?

YG16 WXJ is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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