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YK17 UMJ

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,633 mi
Last recorded58,633 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,541 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,613 miles

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

all brake discs slightly scored

Fail 31 Aug 2023 49,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all brake discs slightly scored

Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,475 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 41,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 38,770 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 38,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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YK17 UMJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

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

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