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FV17 VFS

2017 BMW 216

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,042 mi
Last recorded71,042 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 VFS
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 71,042 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 63,709 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,727 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 48,672 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 36,897 miles

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

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

Pass 21 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 VFS is a 2017 BMW 216 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV17 VFS registered?

FV17 VFS is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is FV17 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 VFS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV17 VFS have outstanding finance?

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