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YC17 HFY

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,660 mi
Last recorded43,660 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 HFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 43,660 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 43,660 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 40,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 36,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 33,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 29,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + scrubbed + perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished + cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 29,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + scrubbed + perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished + cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,309 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 25,234 miles
Pass 16 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 HFY is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey 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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

YC17 HFY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is YC17 HFY safe to buy?

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Does YC17 HFY have outstanding finance?

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