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J17 BSY

2010 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,850 mi
Last recorded185,850 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 BSY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 185,850 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 176,869 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 164,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 155,045 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 140,819 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,563 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 95,563 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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J17 BSY is a 2010 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 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 J17 BSY, 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 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J17 BSY registered?

J17 BSY is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 2010.

Is J17 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 BSY 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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