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EK17 YWM

2017 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,909 mi
Last recorded93,909 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 YWM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 93,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 77,580 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 77,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 53,060 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 47,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 36,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020

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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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EK17 YWM is a 2017 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK17 YWM, 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.

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What year was EK17 YWM registered?

EK17 YWM is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is EK17 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 YWM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK17 YWM have outstanding finance?

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