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GY17 MPU

2017 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,100 mi
Last recorded92,100 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 MPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 92,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 92,100 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (Front Arms Inner Bushes Cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 72,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 62,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 49,410 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 49,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 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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GY17 MPU is a 2017 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY17 MPU, 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 GY17 MPU registered?

GY17 MPU is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is GY17 MPU safe to buy?

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