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AO17 VNM

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,244 mi
Last recorded61,244 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 VNM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 61,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also showing signs of fluid leak, recommend early attention (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 55,072 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 46,469 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 33,778 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 25,812 miles

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 VNM is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AO17 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

AO17 VNM is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is AO17 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 VNM shows 6 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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