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PA66 DZY

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA66 DZY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 116,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 116,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake Has Little Reserve Travel

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 87,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,901 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,506 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

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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PA66 DZY 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 PA66 DZY, 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.

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What year was PA66 DZY registered?

PA66 DZY is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 2017.

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