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YE17 UCU

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,411 mi
Last recorded78,411 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 78,411 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2023 68,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has a sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 68,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not fully inspected (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts in tread cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has a sun strip fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 56,491 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 40,090 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,491 miles

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

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

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 UCU is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

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

Is YE17 UCU safe to buy?

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