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AP17 VGF

2017 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 84,340 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 84,340 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 74,999 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 64,109 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,179 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 41,882 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Fail 19 Jul 2021 37,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked to ply and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,227 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 VGF is a 2017 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGF registered?

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

Is AP17 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 VGF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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