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YC17 GXZ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

48,219 mi
Last recorded48,219 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 48,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 44,291 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 44,291 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 42,780 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 42,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2023 32,301 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 27,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 19,000 miles
Pass 22 May 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 GXZ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black 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 YC17 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

YC17 GXZ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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The MOT history for YC17 GXZ 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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