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YC17 HHU

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,123 mi
Last recorded72,123 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 72,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,951 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 56,201 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear has Nail/screw inbedded

Fail 14 Mar 2024 56,201 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear has Nail/screw inbedded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 42,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 42,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 30,236 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 30,236 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side-wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 25,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 22,624 miles

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 HHU 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 70%.

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 HHU, 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 HHU registered?

YC17 HHU is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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