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YF17 WAU

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,529 mi
Last recorded94,529 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 WAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 94,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,113 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))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 76,113 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 10 Jul 2023 66,160 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 56,202 miles

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Fog light grill missin

Rear Screen washer not working

Fail 6 Jun 2022 56,202 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Fog light grill missin

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

Rear Screen washer not working

Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 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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YF17 WAU 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 80%.

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 YF17 WAU, 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 YF17 WAU registered?

YF17 WAU is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is YF17 WAU safe to buy?

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