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YT17 TFX

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,256 mi
Last recorded195,256 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT17 TFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 195,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 183,704 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 168,308 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 146,992 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 22 Mar 2022 117,113 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 80,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,840 miles

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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YT17 TFX is a 2017 BMW 316 in White 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 YT17 TFX, 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

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What year was YT17 TFX registered?

YT17 TFX is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is YT17 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT17 TFX 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.

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