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YE17 UEJ

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 68,990 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Nov 2025 68,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Nov 2024 57,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 47,969 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 47,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Nov 2022 40,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 32,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on outside tread and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low and side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,686 miles
Pass 15 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 UEJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey 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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

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

Is YE17 UEJ safe to buy?

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