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FV17 ECT

2017 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,284 mi
Last recorded68,284 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 ECT
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 68,284 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 68,214 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mount and camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,504 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 61,206 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 50,888 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 40,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,044 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 32,026 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 32,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 28,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 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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FV17 ECT is a 2017 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

How do I check the history of FV17 ECT?

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What year was FV17 ECT registered?

FV17 ECT is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is FV17 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 ECT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV17 ECT have outstanding finance?

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