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SA61 FFY

2017 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,095 mi
Last recorded107,095 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 FFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 107,095 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 106,354 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2025 136,734 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 122,007 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 110,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,965 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,081 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 88,081 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,893 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 20 May 2019 40,024 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,150 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 35,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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SA61 FFY is a 2017 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA61 FFY, 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

How do I check the history of SA61 FFY?

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What year was SA61 FFY registered?

SA61 FFY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2017.

Is SA61 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 FFY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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