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YE66 VAY

2016 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,397 mi
Last recorded116,397 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 VAY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 116,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,157 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 90,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225,50,17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,911 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 64,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225,50,17 (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,435 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jul 2020 52,435 miles

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

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,581 miles

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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YE66 VAY is a 2016 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 77,541 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 YE66 VAY, 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 10 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE66 VAY registered?

YE66 VAY is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 27 October 2016.

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