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WH57 NEL

2017 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,155 mi
Last recorded80,155 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH57 NEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 133,528 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 68,179 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 119,766 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 55,105 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 104,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 41,535 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,355 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 28,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,848 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 18,379 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 79,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 73,618 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 73,552 miles

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

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

Advise; nearside front tyre badly worn @ inner / outer edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,043 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,641 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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WH57 NEL is a 2017 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WH57 NEL, 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

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What year was WH57 NEL registered?

WH57 NEL is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2017.

Is WH57 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH57 NEL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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