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BD17 ZLY

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,526 mi
Last recorded61,526 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 ZLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,526 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 56,877 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,876 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 48,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 42,099 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 33,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 26,970 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 26,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 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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BD17 ZLY is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD17 ZLY, 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

How do I check the history of BD17 ZLY?

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What year was BD17 ZLY registered?

BD17 ZLY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2017.

Is BD17 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 ZLY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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