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YF17 YFX

2017 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 YFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 94,415 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 94,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 91,863 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer shaft seal slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 91,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer shaft seal slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount. Strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,885 miles

Coolant low

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 84,879 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Zone A crack in swept area over 10mm (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Coolant low

Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Fog light broke off not fitted in

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,593 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,010 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,498 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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YF17 YFX is a 2017 BMW 116 in Silver 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 YF17 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

YF17 YFX is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2017.

Is YF17 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 YFX 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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