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DG17 YDR

2017 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,029 mi
Last recorded146,029 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 146,029 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 146,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 143,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 125,334 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,455 miles

Rear both rear tyres 3 mm tred.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,088 miles

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 YDR is a 2017 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDR, 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

How do I check the history of DG17 YDR?

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What year was DG17 YDR registered?

DG17 YDR is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is DG17 YDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 YDR 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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