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AP17 HFW

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,496 mi
Last recorded114,496 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 HFW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 114,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 109,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,830 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Both Front caliper swetting (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 98,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,145 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 85,145 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 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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AP17 HFW is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP17 HFW, 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.

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What year was AP17 HFW registered?

AP17 HFW is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 10 July 2017.

Is AP17 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 HFW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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