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C3 BSA

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,096 mi
Last recorded62,096 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BSA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 62,096 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 62,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 54,206 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 54,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 40,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 34,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,912 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn pads starting to get low

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

both front wiper blades worn

rear brake discs lipped and worn pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 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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C3 BSA 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 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 C3 BSA, 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 C3 BSA registered?

C3 BSA is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is C3 BSA safe to buy?

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