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YK17 WRJ

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,870 mi
Last recorded82,870 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,870 miles

Offside screen wash jet loose

Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,627 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 74,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,238 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,710 miles

Front both front tyres 3mm cracking sidewall

Front front pads getting low

slight oil leak gear box

Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 20,545 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 WRJ is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black 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 WRJ, 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 WRJ registered?

YK17 WRJ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is YK17 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 WRJ 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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