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EY17 CTZ

2017 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,267 mi
Last recorded75,267 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY17 CTZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,267 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Differential Leak.

Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 51,869 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,298 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,861 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 28,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 22,497 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 22,497 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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EY17 CTZ 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 EY17 CTZ, 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 EY17 CTZ registered?

EY17 CTZ is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is EY17 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY17 CTZ 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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