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YH17 SOE

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,218 mi
Last recorded109,218 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 105,528 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 104,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 88,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,715 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,791 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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YH17 SOE is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YH17 SOE, 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 YH17 SOE registered?

YH17 SOE is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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