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OY66 VWC

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,865 mi
Last recorded148,865 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY66 VWC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 148,865 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 148,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 140,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 122,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 110,138 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 110,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords glass in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

paper chassis number deteriorated but other two ok for vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2020 95,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords glass in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,843 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 79,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 VWC is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OY66 VWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY66 VWC registered?

OY66 VWC is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 5 October 2016.

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