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AU17 XVX

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,281 mi
Last recorded145,281 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 XVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 145,281 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 145,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 120,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 92,274 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jun 2023 76,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb not fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2022 62,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,407 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 41,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front SMEAR ON WIPERS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 41,261 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm,may require to attention

rear wiper rubber split

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 XVX is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black 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 XVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU17 XVX registered?

AU17 XVX is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is AU17 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 XVX 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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