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DG17 XJF

2017 BMW 216

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,216 mi
Last recorded215,216 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 XJF
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 215,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 215,214 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 196,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 181,886 miles

Offside Front tpms lamp illuminated

osf/nsf lower suspension arm rear pin/bush deteriorating resulting in slight free play

Pass 1 Apr 2023 172,935 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 172,935 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 164,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Hole in lens light still working (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Squeaking noise coming from engine

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DG17 XJF is a 2017 BMW 216 in Grey 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.

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What year was DG17 XJF registered?

DG17 XJF is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is DG17 XJF safe to buy?

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