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AU17 GZF

2017 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,336 mi
Last recorded92,336 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 GZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 92,336 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 92,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,680 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 65,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,997 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 56,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17/w run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 47,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,408 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 38,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,786 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 26,387 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 26,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer 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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AU17 GZF is a 2017 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU17 GZF, 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 AU17 GZF registered?

AU17 GZF is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AU17 GZF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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