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OY17 FAU

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,180 mi
Last recorded56,180 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 56,180 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 56,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 - 50 x 17 RSC (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 42,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 35,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 29,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 23,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disk surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wear sensor close to disk 3.5mm estimated pad thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on outer shoulder 225 50 17 94 w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disk surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 19,421 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 16,480 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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OY17 FAU is a 2017 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 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 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 OY17 FAU, 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 OY17 FAU registered?

OY17 FAU is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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