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ET17 ETZ

2017 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,172 mi
Last recorded129,172 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 ETZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2024 129,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring

Pass 20 Jul 2023 106,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 58,071 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,479 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020

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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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ET17 ETZ is a 2017 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET17 ETZ, 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.

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What year was ET17 ETZ registered?

ET17 ETZ is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is ET17 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 ETZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET17 ETZ have outstanding finance?

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