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YF17 VUX

2017 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,088 mi
Last recorded121,088 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 VUX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 121,088 miles

front suspension bushes slight play-front brake discs slightly worn-

Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 83,889 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,911 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 53,969 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 32,163 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,587 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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YF17 VUX is a 2017 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YF17 VUX, 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 YF17 VUX registered?

YF17 VUX is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is YF17 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 VUX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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