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YG17 WZY

2017 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,460 mi
Last recorded94,460 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 WZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 94,460 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 94,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 77,513 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 77,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,299 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,415 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 42,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,335 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & wearing on edge with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & wearing on edge with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YG17 WZY is a 2017 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YG17 WZY, 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 YG17 WZY registered?

YG17 WZY is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YG17 WZY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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