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AL51 TEE

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,538 mi
Last recorded42,538 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 TEE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 42,538 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 39,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 38,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 35,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing multiple cuts on outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No emissions printout due to low diesel gases

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2021 27,340 miles

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

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

under body cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2020 24,069 miles

No print out due to low diesel emissions

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

under covers & trays fitted to underside of vehicle front to rear

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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AL51 TEE 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 AL51 TEE, 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

How do I check the history of AL51 TEE?

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What year was AL51 TEE registered?

AL51 TEE is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AL51 TEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 TEE 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.

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