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OU07 JAM

2017 BMW 216

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,170 mi
Last recorded195,170 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 JAM
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 195,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 181,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2023 168,085 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 154,800 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 141,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,346 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 135,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 120,072 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 120,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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OU07 JAM is a 2017 BMW 216 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU07 JAM registered?

OU07 JAM is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 3 January 2017.

Is OU07 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU07 JAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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