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YB66 VRX

2017 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,037 mi
Last recorded106,037 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 106,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 98,140 miles

Offside Front WING DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Fail 11 Jun 2025 98,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front WING DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACHED

Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,100 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 76,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,570 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

both front tyres low on outer edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and on wear bars

Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 38,549 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 38,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 VRX is a 2017 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRX, 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 YB66 VRX registered?

YB66 VRX is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 15 February 2017.

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