2016 BMW 316 2.0L Diesel · OU16 VKG
2016 BMW 316 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 174,368 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OU16 VKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2024
- 174,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU16 VKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 316 (OU16 VKG) between November 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OU16 VKG Mileage History
- 21/11/2022151,531 mi
- 28/06/2023157,515 mi+5,984 mi
- 29/06/2023157,515 mi
- 05/01/2024173,934 mi+16,419 mi
- 09/01/2024174,368 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 20,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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