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YC17 HHJ

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,533 mi
Last recorded91,533 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,533 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 91,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 83,326 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,543 miles

rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Aug 2023 75,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

rear brake discs wearing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,715 miles

exhaust flexy section starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2021 56,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb insecure in reflector (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust flexy section starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,421 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 42,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 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 HHJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HHJ, 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.

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What year was YC17 HHJ registered?

YC17 HHJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is YC17 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 HHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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