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YM66 LUA

2017 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM66 LUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 112,180 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 112,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,380 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 92,973 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))

Fail 28 May 2024 92,874 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 Run flats (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 26 May 2023 82,890 miles

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

undertray fitted under engine not allowed full inspection of undertray

Pass 26 May 2022 68,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Diff leak

Pass 26 May 2021 49,512 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 49,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,783 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 46,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 Run Flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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YM66 LUA is a 2017 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YM66 LUA, 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 YM66 LUA registered?

YM66 LUA is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2017.

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The MOT history for YM66 LUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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