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BC17 UCH

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,083 mi
Last recorded78,083 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 UCH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 78,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 69,654 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 47,290 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 38,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 28,759 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 23,585 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 23,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached HAS DETATCHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Both front tyres heavily worn on outer edge

Both front tyres on 3mm

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 UCH is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black 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 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

BC17 UCH is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2017.

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