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YC17 ESV

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,243 mi
Last recorded128,243 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 ESV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,243 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 10 Nov 2025 123,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 110,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,923 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 44,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 34,978 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 34,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 27,062 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 23,290 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 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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YC17 ESV is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC17 ESV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC17 ESV?

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What year was YC17 ESV registered?

YC17 ESV is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is YC17 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 ESV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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