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B3 VVB

2017 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,406 mi
Last recorded74,406 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VVB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 74,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2024 66,212 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 42,148 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 39,515 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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B3 VVB is a 2017 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 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 B3 VVB, 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 9 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 B3 VVB registered?

B3 VVB is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is B3 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VVB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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