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YE17 SNZ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,843 mi
Last recorded54,843 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 SNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 54,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside track rod end rubber boot - slight seepage

Pass 1 May 2025 43,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 43,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 36,816 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 36,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre pressure light on

Pass 31 May 2023 34,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 32,477 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 32,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall damage and is flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2021 25,720 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,455 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020

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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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YE17 SNZ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE17 SNZ, 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 YE17 SNZ registered?

YE17 SNZ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is YE17 SNZ safe to buy?

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