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YE17 UXJ

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,778 mi
Last recorded95,778 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,778 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,210 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,946 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 80,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,292 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 73,292 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 64,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 53,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gear box oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2021 53,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,668 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 UXJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE17 UXJ registered?

YE17 UXJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is YE17 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE17 UXJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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