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YB66 SVL

2017 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,229 mi
Last recorded70,229 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB66 SVL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 70,229 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 70,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 66,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 62,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,272 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,320 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 45,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 33,290 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 31,055 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 24,429 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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YB66 SVL is a 2017 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YB66 SVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB66 SVL registered?

YB66 SVL is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is YB66 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB66 SVL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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