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GU17 VCZ

2017 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,937 mi
Last recorded82,937 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 VCZ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 82,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall minor damage

Pass 27 Aug 2021 32,098 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall some damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,223 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))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 23,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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 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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GU17 VCZ is a 2017 BMW 216 in Black 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 GU17 VCZ registered?

GU17 VCZ is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is GU17 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 VCZ 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.

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