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YB66 RJJ

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,253 mi
Last recorded99,253 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB66 RJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 96,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,242 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,583 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 70,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn 4mm cracks in tread, nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle, outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2021 69,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp lens broken showing white light to rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn 4mm cracks in tread, nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle, outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 52,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2020 52,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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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YB66 RJJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YB66 RJJ, 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.

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What year was YB66 RJJ registered?

YB66 RJJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 16 January 2017.

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The MOT history for YB66 RJJ 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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