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YB17 YMW

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,030 mi
Last recorded69,030 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB17 YMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,030 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit 2mm tread 2055516

Rear wiper blade split and inefficient

Fail 2 Dec 2025 69,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit 2mm tread 2055516

Rear wiper blade split and inefficient

Pass 6 Dec 2024 59,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 13 Dec 2023 50,666 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 42,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 35,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,628 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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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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YB17 YMW is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB17 YMW, 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 YB17 YMW registered?

YB17 YMW is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is YB17 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB17 YMW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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