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A17 MEX

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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A17 MEX is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 MEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 MEX registered?

A17 MEX is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is A17 MEX safe to buy?

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