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PN17 RPX

2017 BMW 316

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,435 mi
Last recorded161,435 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN17 RPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 161,435 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,125 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 111,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 111,742 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,798 miles

Front Grille damaged

Nearside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

Offside Front Inner wing trim damaged

Offside Fuel tank strap damaged and not fully supporting fuel tank

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2023 89,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Grille damaged

Nearside Headlamp damaged

Nearside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

Offside Front Inner wing trim damaged

Offside Fuel tank strap damaged and not fully supporting fuel tank

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2022 72,589 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 66,193 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jun 2020 53,617 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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PN17 RPX is a 2017 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PN17 RPX, 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 PN17 RPX registered?

PN17 RPX is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is PN17 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN17 RPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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