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AO17 VKB

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,111 mi
Last recorded122,111 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 VKB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 122,111 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 121,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 116,080 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 116,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 108,483 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 108,483 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 108,483 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 93,731 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 93,410 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 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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AO17 VKB is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO17 VKB, 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 AO17 VKB registered?

AO17 VKB is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AO17 VKB safe to buy?

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