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AP17 AXJ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,354 mi
Last recorded67,354 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 AXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 67,354 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 67,350 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose NOT ATTACHED (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 53,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 47,000 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 43,416 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 43,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 31,071 miles

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

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

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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AP17 AXJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP17 AXJ, 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 AP17 AXJ registered?

AP17 AXJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is AP17 AXJ safe to buy?

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