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AO17 ZFJ

2017 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,142 mi
Last recorded77,142 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 ZFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 77,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 69,146 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 69,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 54,527 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 54,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,434 miles
Pass 12 Jun 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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AO17 ZFJ is a 2017 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO17 ZFJ, 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

How do I check the history of AO17 ZFJ?

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What year was AO17 ZFJ registered?

AO17 ZFJ is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2017.

Is AO17 ZFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 ZFJ 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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