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YK17 WBJ

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,391 mi
Last recorded58,391 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 51,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 51,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 45,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 38,193 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 29,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 26,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 23,701 miles

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 WBJ 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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

YK17 WBJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2017.

Is YK17 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 WBJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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