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YK17 WPE

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,904 mi
Last recorded114,904 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 WPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 114,904 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 93,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 93,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 73,289 miles

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

Nearside Front suspect damage to nsf suspension set up, excess camber wear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 73,239 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning failure on display (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspect damage to nsf suspension set up, excess camber wear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 57,241 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,157 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,518 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 WPE is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

YK17 WPE is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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