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PMB 417B

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 417B
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 116,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2026 108,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 109,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,060 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 104,056 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 93,966 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 93,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,810 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,596 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,744 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 14 Feb 2020 78,697 miles

Brake pipes greased

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,936 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,203 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,839 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,062 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,688 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,021 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,381 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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PMB 417B is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 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 PMB 417B, 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 PMB 417B registered?

PMB 417B is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is PMB 417B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMB 417B shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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