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AU17 YYF

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,570 mi
Last recorded83,570 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 YYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,570 miles

Exhaust system resting slightly lower due to worn out exhaust flexi Exhaust system knocking on cross mount

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

brake light on dash due to front pads being overdue

Fail 13 Mar 2026 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system resting slightly lower due to worn out exhaust flexi Exhaust system knocking on cross mount

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

Offside Rear pad wear sensor broken causing the brake warning light on dash

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,641 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust system resting slightly lower due to worn out exhaust flexi Exhaust system knocking on cross mount

Handbrake light on

Offside Front Wheel buckled

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor broken

front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,661 miles

brake pad warning light on dash rear pad sensor broken

Fail 19 Mar 2024 61,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash sensor broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

oil level low

service light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 52,265 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP MISSING AND GRILL. PRE MARCH 2018 DOES NOT NEED FRONT FOG

Nearside Front TYRE CATHCHING INNER ARCH

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,615 miles

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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AU17 YYF is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU17 YYF, 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

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What year was AU17 YYF registered?

AU17 YYF is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is AU17 YYF safe to buy?

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