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OY17 FBE

2017 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,526 mi
Last recorded55,526 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 FBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front nearside rear offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 55,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front nearside rear offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 46,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 40,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 32,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 22,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 19,295 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 17,131 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 FBE is a 2017 BMW 316 in Grey 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 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

OY17 FBE is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is OY17 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY17 FBE 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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