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YK17 VBD

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,640 mi
Last recorded104,640 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,411 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,869 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 May 2023 83,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 83,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leak of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 VBD is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

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

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