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CP17 VZU

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,409 mi
Last recorded50,409 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP17 VZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 50,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 37,101 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 37,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 26,839 miles

((0.50)),,,P3,,,,225/45/17 x 4,,,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 19,569 miles

.P3,,,,,,,,,,((0.50)) 225/45/17 X 4,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 13,185 miles

PLASTICS X 3 ETC ETC..((0.50)) 225/45/17 x 4.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 9,233 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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CP17 VZU 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 87.5%.

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 CP17 VZU, 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

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What year was CP17 VZU registered?

CP17 VZU is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is CP17 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP17 VZU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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