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GV17 LTJ

2017 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,380 mi
Last recorded174,380 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV17 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 174,380 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 173,325 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 158,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 135,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 113,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 88,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inside edge

Fail 23 Jun 2020 50,773 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inside edge

tpms light on

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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GV17 LTJ is a 2017 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV17 LTJ, 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 GV17 LTJ registered?

GV17 LTJ is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is GV17 LTJ safe to buy?

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