Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus reliable?

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles, the 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW 116d Ed Plus (2017)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.6% first-time pass rate

2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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This 2017 BMW 116D is about as reliable as the average UK car on first MOT attempt, with an 80.6% pass rate matching the national average almost exactly and zero vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects. The diesel engine itself isn't letting owners down—that 80.5% pass rate is solid for the fuel type.

At just under 70,000 miles on the clock, these cars are running light for their age, and the tiny 0.18 average failures per vehicle suggests mechanically they're holding up well with virtually no advisory warnings raised. When you're looking at a 116D from this year, focus your inspection on the specifics of its service history rather than worrying about known reliability patterns—this model's real vulnerability lies in whether it's been properly maintained, not in inherent mechanical weakness.

We have limited data for the 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

80.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 3.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

69k

Middle half: 56k–88k

For context

These stats describe 131 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch →

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	130	80.5%	0.18

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

69,016

typical

55,990

low mileage

88,283

high mileage

Half of all 2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus vehicles fall between 55,990 and 88,283 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 55,990 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 55,990–88,283 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 BMW 116d Ed Pluss sit.

⚠ Over 119,182 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 BMW 116d Ed Plus — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 BMW 116d Ed Pluss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 83 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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