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RF17 PMV

2017 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 PMV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 79,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 79,731 miles

Brake cable insecure handbrake cable insecure by fuel tank, fouling propshaft (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 71,580 miles

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

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

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

differential as light misting of oil.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 63,950 miles

Diff oil leak

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 55,101 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 55,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,419 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,679 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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RF17 PMV is a 2017 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF17 PMV, 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 RF17 PMV?

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What year was RF17 PMV registered?

RF17 PMV is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 2017.

Is RF17 PMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF17 PMV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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