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OW17 JXL

2017 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 JXL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 107,728 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 107,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 101,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 94,707 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 94,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,435 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,277 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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OW17 JXL 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 OW17 JXL, 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

How do I check the history of OW17 JXL?

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What year was OW17 JXL registered?

OW17 JXL is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is OW17 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW17 JXL 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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