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EA67 VYL

2017 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,502 mi
Last recorded115,502 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA67 VYL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,502 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 115,426 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 104,901 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 91,902 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 77,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,881 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,714 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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EA67 VYL is a 2017 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EA67 VYL, 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.

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What year was EA67 VYL registered?

EA67 VYL is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is EA67 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA67 VYL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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