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YL66 BTE

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,339 mi
Last recorded69,339 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL66 BTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 69,339 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 69,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2025 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edge almost to cords/plies (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 51,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 40,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 37,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 27,419 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 22,913 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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YL66 BTE 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 YL66 BTE, 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 YL66 BTE registered?

YL66 BTE is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2017.

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The MOT history for YL66 BTE 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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