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N23 APE

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,089 mi
Last recorded82,089 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 APE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 82,089 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 82,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 78,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 74,113 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 70,852 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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N23 APE is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N23 APE, 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 N23 APE registered?

N23 APE is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is N23 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 APE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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