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YD17 CTY

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD17 CTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,009 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 93,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 87,735 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 79,184 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 61,663 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,178 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 CTY is a 2017 BMW 116 in White 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 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

YD17 CTY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is YD17 CTY safe to buy?

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