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GV17 WLA

2017 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,268 mi
Last recorded157,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 157,268 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 156,725 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 131,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 78,738 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,090 miles

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 WLA is a 2017 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLA, 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 GV17 WLA registered?

GV17 WLA is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is GV17 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV17 WLA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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