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LT17 HGY

2017 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT17 HGY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 138,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 125,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 117,778 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 117,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,081 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 105,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,670 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 65,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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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LT17 HGY 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 63.6%.

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 LT17 HGY, 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 LT17 HGY registered?

LT17 HGY is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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