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PN68 JVJ

2018 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,990 mi
Last recorded120,990 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN68 JVJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 120,990 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 114,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 107,850 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators 3mm

Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,508 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,809 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 46,809 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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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PN68 JVJ is a 2018 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 57,092 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 PN68 JVJ, 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 8 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN68 JVJ?

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What year was PN68 JVJ registered?

PN68 JVJ is a 2018 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is PN68 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN68 JVJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN68 JVJ have outstanding finance?

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