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YC17 FVX

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,784 mi
Last recorded74,784 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 FVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 74,784 miles

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

Top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,264 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2025 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,034 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,167 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 59,167 miles

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

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 52,674 miles

Drive Train Fault Warning Message

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 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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YC17 FVX is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC17 FVX, 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

How do I check the history of YC17 FVX?

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What year was YC17 FVX registered?

YC17 FVX is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is YC17 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 FVX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC17 FVX have outstanding finance?

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