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YC17 HKB

2017 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,123 mi
Last recorded91,123 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 HKB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 91,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner of treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner of treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 77,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

exhaust flex part - worn

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 34,675 miles

Front windscreen has a stone chip not effecting drivers view

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,270 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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 HKB is a 2017 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HKB, 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 HKB registered?

YC17 HKB is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2017.

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