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YE17 TFZ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,921 mi
Last recorded60,921 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 60,921 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2025 52,956 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,068 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 28,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 19,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

underneath engine and back under cover fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2022 19,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

underneath engine and back under cover fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2020 14,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 TFZ 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 YE17 TFZ, 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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How do I check the history of YE17 TFZ?

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What year was YE17 TFZ registered?

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

Is YE17 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE17 TFZ 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.

Does YE17 TFZ have outstanding finance?

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