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DAN 238M

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,094 mi
Last recorded65,094 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 238M
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 65,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover is split.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

washer jets are weak but still work.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,539 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 61,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 54,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm on edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 43,956 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 37,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 32,240 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
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DAN 238M is a 2017 BMW 116 in White 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 DAN 238M, 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 DAN 238M registered?

DAN 238M is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is DAN 238M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAN 238M 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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