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PO17 WVJ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,378 mi
Last recorded145,378 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO17 WVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 145,378 miles

Coolant low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear DIFF LEAKING

Fail 4 Nov 2024 145,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curve arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curve arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear DIFF LEAKING

Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,540 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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PO17 WVJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO17 WVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO17 WVJ registered?

PO17 WVJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2017.

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