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AP17 VDN

2017 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,285 mi
Last recorded141,285 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VDN
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 141,285 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 119,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,057 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 98,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 68,574 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 68,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,113 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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AP17 VDN is a 2017 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 50,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP17 VDN registered?

AP17 VDN is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is AP17 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 VDN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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