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PN68 JVV

2018 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,888 mi
Last recorded129,888 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 31657,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 129,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 122,538 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,074 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 95,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing outer edge/close to limit (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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PN68 JVV is a 2018 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JVV, 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

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What year was PN68 JVV registered?

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

Is PN68 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN68 JVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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