MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres wearing on edges
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads getting low
Front number plate damaged
Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit
Offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ16 XLY is a 2016 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YJ16 XLY, 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 YJ16 XLY registered?
YJ16 XLY is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2016.
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