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YR66 RVC

2016 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,518 mi
Last recorded164,518 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR66 RVC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 164,518 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front / nearside rear / offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2026 164,518 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front / nearside rear / offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2025 122,531 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,610 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,966 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 83,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,918 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,938 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,507 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,877 miles

Offside Rear 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 RVC is a 2016 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR66 RVC, 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 YR66 RVC registered?

YR66 RVC is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is YR66 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR66 RVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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