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OY17 FAM

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 FAM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 103,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,125 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal in diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining, worn on outer edge. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 97,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining, worn on outer edge. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 93,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,170 miles

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

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

rear differential leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,170 miles

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

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

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

rear differential leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2020

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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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OY17 FAM is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY17 FAM, 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 OY17 FAM registered?

OY17 FAM is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is OY17 FAM safe to buy?

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