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HN17 VZZ

2017 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,254 mi
Last recorded162,254 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN17 VZZ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 162,254 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken/missing but is working (7.1.2 (d))

drivetrain issue on dashboard

Fail 18 Dec 2025 162,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken/missing but is working (7.1.2 (d))

drivetrain issue on dashboard

Pass 20 Dec 2024 139,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,717 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both head lights were low ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt clip broken but still working correctly

Fail 16 Dec 2022 94,717 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Both head lights were low ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt clip broken but still working correctly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 74,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 74,107 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,053 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 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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HN17 VZZ 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 70%.

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 HN17 VZZ registered?

HN17 VZZ is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is HN17 VZZ safe to buy?

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