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BC17 ARZ

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,394 mi
Last recorded60,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 60,394 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 51,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 41,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 29,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 24,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,451 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 at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 11,721 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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BC17 ARZ is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BC17 ARZ, 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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BC17 ARZ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2017.

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