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YB66 VFJ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,073 mi
Last recorded53,073 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB66 VFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2026 53,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,184 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 40,607 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 27,279 miles

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Pass 16 Feb 2022 15,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 13,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 12,500 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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YB66 VFJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFJ, 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 YB66 VFJ registered?

YB66 VFJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is YB66 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB66 VFJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB66 VFJ have outstanding finance?

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