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PL17 XBF

2017 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,195 mi
Last recorded61,195 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 XBF
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 61,195 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 61,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2025 53,182 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 53,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 33,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 29,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 27,578 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 24,045 miles

Offside Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked however secure and legible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,574 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))

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

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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PL17 XBF is a 2017 BMW 216 in White 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 PL17 XBF registered?

PL17 XBF is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 21 August 2017.

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