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FG17 UMK

2017 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,232 mi
Last recorded137,232 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 UMK
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,232 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 137,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,764 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 118,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,783 miles

n/s front mirror casing damaged but taped up

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure wing mirror casing missing but taped up (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 70,328 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 70,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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FG17 UMK is a 2017 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG17 UMK registered?

FG17 UMK is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FG17 UMK safe to buy?

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