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OY17 WZJ

2017 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 WZJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,828 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 88,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 79,505 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 79,505 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 66,779 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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OY17 WZJ is a 2017 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OY17 WZJ, 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 OY17 WZJ registered?

OY17 WZJ is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is OY17 WZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY17 WZJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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