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GV66 ZDW

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV66 ZDW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 96,019 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,127 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 90,127 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 82,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords or ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 73,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,450 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked fog lamp grill damaged

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked fog lamp grill damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,809 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 54,809 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 41,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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GV66 ZDW is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GV66 ZDW, 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 GV66 ZDW registered?

GV66 ZDW is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 23 February 2017.

Is GV66 ZDW safe to buy?

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