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YP16 UES

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,586 mi
Last recorded180,586 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 UES
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 180,586 miles

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

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear. offside & nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 168,911 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2024 159,121 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 May 2024 159,121 miles

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

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2023 151,324 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 13 Jun 2022 138,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, also scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 13 Jun 2022 138,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm, also scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,335 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 126,335 miles

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

Advise front inner brake pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,124 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,500 miles

engine covers and under vehicle trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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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YP16 UES is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP16 UES, 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 YP16 UES registered?

YP16 UES is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 2016.

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