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RV17 VDP

2017 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,002 mi
Last recorded175,002 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV17 VDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 175,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 154,593 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 140,317 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2023 140,317 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 125,582 miles

Front both front shocker bellows split

Nearside Front damage to mirror housing

Offside Front jack block missing

Offside Front tyre has been rubbing wheel arch liner

Fail 16 May 2022 125,582 miles

Front both front shocker bellows split

Nearside Front damage to mirror housing

Offside Front jack block missing

Offside Front tyre has been rubbing wheel arch liner

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 108,302 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,860 miles

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

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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RV17 VDP is a 2017 BMW 316 in Black 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 RV17 VDP, 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 RV17 VDP registered?

RV17 VDP is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is RV17 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV17 VDP 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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