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YH17 MXB

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,895 mi
Last recorded87,895 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 MXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 87,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats folded at time of test preventing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 21 Jul 2026 87,895 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH STRONGLY ADVICE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Seats folded at time of test preventing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 18 Jul 2025 83,954 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,493 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 61,710 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 61,699 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road drivers side chip in screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge and perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 60,334 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge and perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 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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YH17 MXB is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YH17 MXB, 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 YH17 MXB registered?

YH17 MXB is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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