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OU17 NRZ

2017 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,377 mi
Last recorded109,377 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU17 NRZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,377 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 103,205 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,927 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,531 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 67,626 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,796 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,068 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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OU17 NRZ is a 2017 BMW 316 in Grey 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 OU17 NRZ, 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 OU17 NRZ registered?

OU17 NRZ is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 2017.

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