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M40 DVE

2017 BMW 216

Brown Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 DVE
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy grooving/damage to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,503 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2023 53,690 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,451 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 43,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,035 miles

rear tyres feathered on inner edge

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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M40 DVE is a 2017 BMW 216 in Brown 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.

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What year was M40 DVE registered?

M40 DVE is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is M40 DVE safe to buy?

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