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C21 VVV

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,228 mi
Last recorded125,228 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 VVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 125,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 125,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 116,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,864 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 107,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust flexible section defective causing exhaust to be slightly loose but still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,105 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 71,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 49,688 miles

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

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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C21 VVV 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 66.7%.

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 C21 VVV, 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 C21 VVV registered?

C21 VVV is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2017.

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