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Y17 CRE

2017 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,519 mi
Last recorded116,519 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 CRE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear Differential Leaking But Not to Excess

Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 96,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 92,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022

Covers Fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,443 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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Y17 CRE is a 2017 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y17 CRE, 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 Y17 CRE?

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What year was Y17 CRE registered?

Y17 CRE is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is Y17 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 CRE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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