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ML17 XZV

2017 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,845 mi
Last recorded73,845 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML17 XZV
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 73,845 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 73,845 miles

Windscreen washer not working washer bottle leaking water. (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 73,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 66,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush split and leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rust dust all around alternator and belt

oil level over max mark

Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 45,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,700 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 24 Mar 2022 37,700 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside

Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,288 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 25,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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ML17 XZV is a 2017 BMW 216 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML17 XZV registered?

ML17 XZV is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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