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YK17 ZHC

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,198 mi
Last recorded149,198 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 ZHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 149,198 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulder

slight oil leak around rear diff

Fail 3 Jul 2026 149,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulder

slight oil leak around rear diff

Pass 28 Jun 2025 140,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 129,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 129,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 117,369 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 104,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,489 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 75,241 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 ZHC is a 2017 BMW 116 in White 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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

YK17 ZHC is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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