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YC17 HPU

2017 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,777 mi
Last recorded31,777 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 HPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,777 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 31,742 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 28,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 25,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,238 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 16,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 10,069 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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YC17 HPU is a 2017 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC17 HPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC17 HPU?

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What year was YC17 HPU registered?

YC17 HPU is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is YC17 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 HPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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