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AJ17 BYG

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,544 mi
Last recorded55,544 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 BYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 55,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 45,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear wire activation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 40,847 miles

Nearside side repeater light intensity reduced

Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,296 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,665 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 33,665 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 29,818 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 29,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Inside of headlight insecurely fitted. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 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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AJ17 BYG is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ17 BYG, 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 AJ17 BYG registered?

AJ17 BYG is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is AJ17 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 BYG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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