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YK17 WMU

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,230 mi
Last recorded80,230 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 71,362 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 61,600 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,312 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 46,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,205 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 WMU is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WMU, 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

How do I check the history of YK17 WMU?

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What year was YK17 WMU registered?

YK17 WMU is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is YK17 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 WMU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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