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DL17 FVN

2017 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,249 mi
Last recorded67,249 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 67,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 60,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 57,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Oct 2024 57,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 52,143 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 46,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Slight Wear Inner & Outer Edges, Cracking In Tread 225/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 39,289 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX PINION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 FVN 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 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVN, 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 DL17 FVN registered?

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

Is DL17 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 FVN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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