CarVerify

Free Car Check

BH17 LLY

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,362 mi
Last recorded77,362 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH17 LLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 77,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 63,576 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 63,576 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 48,184 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2023 48,184 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheelstud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 37,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHT LIP (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 28,744 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 20,523 miles

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BH17 LLY is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BH17 LLY, 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 BH17 LLY?

You can check the full history of BH17 LLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BH17 LLY registered?

BH17 LLY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2017.

Is BH17 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH17 LLY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BH17 LLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BH17 LLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.