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AF17 ZKE

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 ZKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 78,898 miles

front exhaust flexy detiorating and seperating

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,094 miles

front exhaust flexy detiorated

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,847 miles

front tyres feathering outer edges

Fail 30 Aug 2022 49,847 miles

front tyres feathering outer edges

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,955 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 38,955 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osf is metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 31,235 miles

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

o/s/f brake pad 1/4 left

Fail 24 Aug 2020 31,235 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

o/s/f brake pad 1/4 left

Pass 30 Mar 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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AF17 ZKE is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF17 ZKE, 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 AF17 ZKE registered?

AF17 ZKE is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 ZKE safe to buy?

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