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AE17 VGY

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,012 mi
Last recorded112,012 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 VGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 112,012 miles

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

Nearside Front brake spring clip missing

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,077 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 91,077 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,891 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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AE17 VGY is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE17 VGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE17 VGY registered?

AE17 VGY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is AE17 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 VGY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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