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YD17 VCL

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,515 mi
Last recorded78,515 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD17 VCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 78,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 67,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 59,885 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 49,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 49,763 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES; n/s/f sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 33,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 6,906 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 VCL is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

YD17 VCL is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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