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YL17 UBP

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,600 mi
Last recorded61,600 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 UBP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 61,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 59,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,134 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,438 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,989 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020

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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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YL17 UBP 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 88.9%.

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 YL17 UBP, 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 YL17 UBP registered?

YL17 UBP is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is YL17 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 UBP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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