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YL17 WUM

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,001 mi
Last recorded79,001 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 WUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 79,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,471 miles

Nearside drl inop

oil leak on rear differential

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to damaged light (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside drl inop

oil leak on rear differential

Pass 4 Jan 2024 63,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 58,162 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

full under body covers/shields fitted

lots of oil residue present on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2023 58,162 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

full under body covers/shields fitted

lots of oil residue present on underside of vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 34,459 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 28,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer 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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YL17 WUM 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 YL17 WUM, 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 YL17 WUM registered?

YL17 WUM is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is YL17 WUM safe to buy?

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