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YL17 XBT

2017 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,274 mi
Last recorded60,274 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XBT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 60,274 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 51,642 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 45,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,987 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,079 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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YL17 XBT is a 2017 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL17 XBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL17 XBT?

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What year was YL17 XBT registered?

YL17 XBT is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is YL17 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 XBT 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 YL17 XBT have outstanding finance?

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