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YC17 ABK

2017 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,009 mi
Last recorded57,009 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 ABK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 57,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 52,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,938 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 49,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Nearside Rear seatbelt checked but child seat not disturbed

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,359 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 24,654 miles

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

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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YC17 ABK is a 2017 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC17 ABK, 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 YC17 ABK registered?

YC17 ABK is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is YC17 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 ABK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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