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YS66 FXV

2016 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 31677,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS66 FXV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 139,588 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 139,542 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 129,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 114,681 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 114,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 100,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,474 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 77,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on outer 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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YS66 FXV is a 2016 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS66 FXV, 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 YS66 FXV registered?

YS66 FXV is a 2016 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2016.

Is YS66 FXV safe to buy?

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