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YK17 TEJ

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,807 mi
Last recorded144,807 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 144,807 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 129,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 109,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,557 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,541 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 74,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.3mm across tread/wear on inner/outer edges,no cord etc on insp. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cord etc on insp. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm across tread,no cord etc on insp. (5.2.3 (e))

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 TEJ 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 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 TEJ, 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 YK17 TEJ registered?

YK17 TEJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is YK17 TEJ safe to buy?

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