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OY66 NWM

2016 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,524 mi
Last recorded188,524 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY66 NWM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 188,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 156,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension strut slightly weeping oil

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,327 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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OY66 NWM is a 2016 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 77,541 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 OY66 NWM, 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 10 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY66 NWM registered?

OY66 NWM is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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