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YD17 ELW

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,998 mi
Last recorded71,998 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 71,998 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides -Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 65,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,598 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 48,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,869 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 5 Mar 2020 30,646 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 ELW is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

YD17 ELW is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is YD17 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD17 ELW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD17 ELW have outstanding finance?

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