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YL66 HPC

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,708 mi
Last recorded87,708 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 87,708 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 81,291 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,340 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,136 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,682 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 58,682 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 49,557 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 37,853 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 29,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & surrounding area wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

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 HPC is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

YL66 HPC is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is YL66 HPC safe to buy?

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