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YC17 KMX

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,158 mi
Last recorded97,158 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 97,158 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 96,711 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Stone chip in zone A greater than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,016 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 85,989 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 73,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,453 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 68,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost Arm (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Wiring Rubbing On Full Lock (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 43,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,130 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2020 38,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55/16 91V) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 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 KMX is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

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

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