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YE17 TGU

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,974 mi
Last recorded55,974 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 TGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 55,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 tyre damaged showing cords on outer sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

low brake pad indicator on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2023 37,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Sep 2023 37,282 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Aug 2022 30,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 17,505 miles
Pass 17 May 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 TGU is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU?

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What year was YE17 TGU registered?

YE17 TGU is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is YE17 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE17 TGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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