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GY16 YNV

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,384 mi
Last recorded153,384 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 YNV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 153,384 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 150,426 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 150,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 147,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 141,907 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 132,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 125,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 95,148 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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GY16 YNV is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 77,541 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 GY16 YNV, 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 10 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 GY16 YNV registered?

GY16 YNV is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is GY16 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY16 YNV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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