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YK17 RGA

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,834 mi
Last recorded66,834 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 RGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 66,834 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 66,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 61,469 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 28,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 21,751 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 21,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (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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YK17 RGA is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK17 RGA, 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 YK17 RGA registered?

YK17 RGA is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is YK17 RGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 RGA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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