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BC17 MFY

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,028 mi
Last recorded97,028 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 MFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 97,028 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front leading main bushes cracking with slight play more on nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on an winter tyre not matching other side trad pattern

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2026 92,813 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,739 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion within all prescribed areas under the vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 50,449 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 11 Feb 2023 50,444 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 40,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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 MFY is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BC17 MFY, 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 BC17 MFY registered?

BC17 MFY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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