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RJ17 EBZ

2017 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,903 mi
Last recorded59,903 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 EBZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 59,903 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,942 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2024 56,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 56,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 56,302 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Insecure washer jet (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brakes worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 51,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Seeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,447 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 49,914 miles

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,610 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn

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

Offside front tyre / wheel distorted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,241 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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RJ17 EBZ is a 2017 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ17 EBZ, 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.

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What year was RJ17 EBZ registered?

RJ17 EBZ is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is RJ17 EBZ safe to buy?

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