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YT17 ZSP

2017 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,808 mi
Last recorded95,808 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT17 ZSP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 95,808 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 92,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape / uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 72,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape / uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jul 2023 72,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,682 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 35,856 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 35,779 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 34,067 miles

Nearside Outer track rod end leaking grease. Dust cover is not damaged.

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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 ZSP is a 2017 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

YT17 ZSP is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is YT17 ZSP safe to buy?

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