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YS65 VEW

2016 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS65 VEW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 106,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 105,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed and placed in glove box ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,321 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 40,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 36,911 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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YS65 VEW is a 2016 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS65 VEW, 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

How do I check the history of YS65 VEW?

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What year was YS65 VEW registered?

YS65 VEW is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is YS65 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS65 VEW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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