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BM51 AUD

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,343 mi
Last recorded44,343 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 AUD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 44,343 miles

Nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2024 32,576 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 30,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 23,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,836 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 17,735 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 17,172 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 17,172 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 15,688 miles
Pass 15 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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BM51 AUD is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BM51 AUD, 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 BM51 AUD registered?

BM51 AUD is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is BM51 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM51 AUD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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