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DG17 XJN

2017 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 XJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 110,309 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 108,022 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 101,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,771 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,315 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 60,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 52,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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DG17 XJN is a 2017 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG17 XJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG17 XJN registered?

DG17 XJN is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 5 April 2017.

Is DG17 XJN safe to buy?

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