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YD17 BVL

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,999 mi
Last recorded37,999 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD17 BVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 37,999 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 36,247 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 36,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 33,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 32,933 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 30,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 27,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,906 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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YD17 BVL is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD17 BVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD17 BVL registered?

YD17 BVL is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is YD17 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD17 BVL 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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