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YK17 XGS

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,595 mi
Last recorded141,595 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,595 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 133,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO WEARING LOW OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 133,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DIAGNOSTIC/RESET CARRIED OUT ,LIGHT REAINED OUT DURING TEST (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO WEARING LOW OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 123,972 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 123,802 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction RESET AND STAYED OUT DURING TEST (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 102,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Advise to change when pads are worn out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Advise to change when pads are worn out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,181 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 72,868 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 72,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus heavily scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,148 miles

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

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 XGS is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGS, 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.

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What year was YK17 XGS registered?

YK17 XGS is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2017.

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