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YD17 FGZ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,396 mi
Last recorded70,396 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,396 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2025 70,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 58,878 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres getting low /cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Mar 2023 47,643 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Mar 2023 47,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2022 39,363 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,593 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,156 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside 3 mm slight cracking in structure (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside rear light lens cracked in corner

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 FGZ 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 75%.

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 YD17 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

YD17 FGZ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is YD17 FGZ safe to buy?

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