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BG17 WCD

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,227 mi
Last recorded83,227 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 WCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 83,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 72,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 61,223 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated causing exhaust to hang low

Pass 24 Jun 2023 51,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 44,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque/reaction arm[slight] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2022 44,091 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque/reaction arm[slight] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 31,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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BG17 WCD 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 BG17 WCD, 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 BG17 WCD registered?

BG17 WCD is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BG17 WCD safe to buy?

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