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YR66 EFM

2016 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,354 mi
Last recorded180,354 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR66 EFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 180,354 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 162,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 149,656 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 149,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 142,072 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 142,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 125,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,467 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 118,467 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 114,448 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,832 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 103,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,192 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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YR66 EFM is a 2016 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR66 EFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR66 EFM registered?

YR66 EFM is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YR66 EFM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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