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AK17 LSU

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,834 mi
Last recorded97,834 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 LSU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 89,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size is (225/50 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 80,448 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 70,673 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,474 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AK17 LSU is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK17 LSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK17 LSU registered?

AK17 LSU is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2017.

Is AK17 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 LSU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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