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A23 XLA

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,780 mi
Last recorded81,780 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 XLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,780 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 67,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 40,619 miles

Front advise pads wearing low and disks has lip

Rear advise pads wearing low and disks has slight lip

Pass 3 Dec 2020 35,297 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 30,509 miles

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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A23 XLA 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 A23 XLA, 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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How do I check the history of A23 XLA?

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What year was A23 XLA registered?

A23 XLA is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2017.

Is A23 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 XLA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A23 XLA have outstanding finance?

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