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YD17 DVY

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,321 mi
Last recorded137,321 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 137,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,268 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 127,161 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 127,154 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs are worn/ corroded excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear brake discs are worn/ corroded excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ADVISE: transmission fault message keeps popping up

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: front number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 99,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 2-3mm, 205/55/16 Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, lipped, corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 74,616 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 44,933 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 DVY 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 DVY, 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 YD17 DVY registered?

YD17 DVY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YD17 DVY 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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