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BF17 LHU

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,783 mi
Last recorded91,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 LHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 91,783 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on inner edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 55,546 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 55,546 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 45,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bstone 1819 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2219 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge b stone 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 45,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bstone 1819 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2219 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge b stone 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 35,336 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 28,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2020 24,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 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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BF17 LHU 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 BF17 LHU, 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 BF17 LHU registered?

BF17 LHU is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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