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YY17 YOL

2017 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 YOL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 78,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 69,062 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 69,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn on outer edge 2255017 94w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2023 58,513 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2022 48,577 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 48,575 miles

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached fabric under tray missing clips (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 38,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,957 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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YY17 YOL is a 2017 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY17 YOL, 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.

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What year was YY17 YOL registered?

YY17 YOL is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is YY17 YOL safe to buy?

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