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FY17 VSD

2017 BMW 216

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,846 mi
Last recorded54,846 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 VSD
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 54,846 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 50,873 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 50,873 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light in op from tow bar socket (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 46,789 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 46,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 42,415 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 2 May 2022 37,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 33,787 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 33,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 27,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 3mm lowest part 205/55/17 w91 mich fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 14,209 miles

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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FY17 VSD is a 2017 BMW 216 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY17 VSD registered?

FY17 VSD is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 25 April 2017.

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