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OY66 PXU

2016 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

171,273 mi
Last recorded171,273 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY66 PXU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 171,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 160,719 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 149,725 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front nearside and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,573 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,189 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 129,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,456 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,043 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,745 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 64,711 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,359 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 45,069 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,966 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,848 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 PXU is a 2016 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

OY66 PXU is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 11 October 2016.

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