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BA53 GZY

2017 BMW 116

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,719 mi
Last recorded46,719 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 GZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 46,719 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 68,975 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 41,395 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 63,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 36,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 60,822 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 32,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 34,182 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 34,182 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,435 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,181 miles

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

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

Offside 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 7 Feb 2019 17,799 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 17,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 13,606 miles

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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BA53 GZY is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA53 GZY, 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 BA53 GZY registered?

BA53 GZY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BA53 GZY shows 18 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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