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YE17 UBV

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,521 mi
Last recorded45,521 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 UBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 45,521 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

N/S headlight lens cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 41,267 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 38,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer cover cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2023 38,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer cover cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 35,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 35,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 32,358 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 32,358 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 29,069 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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YE17 UBV is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

YE17 UBV is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2017.

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