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YK17 XEL

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,268 mi
Last recorded99,268 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99,268 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,506 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,643 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,770 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,193 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 XEL is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black 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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

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

Is YK17 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK17 XEL 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.

Does YK17 XEL have outstanding finance?

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