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YK17 SXW

2017 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,793 mi
Last recorded40,793 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 SXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 40,793 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 39,956 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,346 miles

engine cover fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2023 34,143 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,808 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Pass 10 May 2022 30,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 24,100 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 24,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel and tyre rubbing against suspension leg (5.2.3 (f))

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 SXW 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

YK17 SXW is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YK17 SXW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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