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OW66 KKJ

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,612 mi
Last recorded121,612 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW66 KKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 121,612 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 121,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,838 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,047 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,902 miles

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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OW66 KKJ is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OW66 KKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW66 KKJ registered?

OW66 KKJ is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 20 February 2017.

Is OW66 KKJ safe to buy?

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