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DS17 MEV

2017 BMW 216

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,404 mi
Last recorded75,404 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 MEV
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,706 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 58,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 49,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 36,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 23,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,092 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 19,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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DS17 MEV is a 2017 BMW 216 in Silver 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 DS17 MEV registered?

DS17 MEV is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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