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Y6 VLA

2016 BMW 335

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,292 mi
Last recorded108,292 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 33554,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 VLA
MakeBMW
Model335
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 108,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,213 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 99,197 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and neckless removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-3mm but worn lower on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-3mm but worn lower on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 63,904 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and neckless removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-3mm but worn lower on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-3mm but worn lower on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,395 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,298 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,410 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 35,410 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the BMW 335?

Based on 38,277 MOT tests across 5,434 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
7,863
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
5,434
On UK Roads
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Y6 VLA is a 2016 BMW 335 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 335 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 54,662 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 335 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 335 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y6 VLA registered?

Y6 VLA is a 2016 BMW 335, first registered on 13 December 2016.

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