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FA16 YVV

2016 BMW 318

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,945 mi
Last recorded111,945 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31856,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 YVV
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 111,945 miles

Nearside Front 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 Oil leak, but not excessive differential, possible drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 111,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Oil leak, but not excessive differential, possible drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 100,138 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 100,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking fro differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 88,687 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2024 88,687 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,543 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 66,914 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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FA16 YVV is a 2016 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 56,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA16 YVV registered?

FA16 YVV is a 2016 BMW 318, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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