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DL17 FVJ

2017 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,579 mi
Last recorded109,579 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Very poor ! (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,871 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 55,737 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 55,737 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 29,061 miles
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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DL17 FVJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DL17 FVJ, 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 DL17 FVJ registered?

DL17 FVJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is DL17 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 FVJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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