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RF17 OAH

2017 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,746 mi
Last recorded113,746 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF17 OAH
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 113,746 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 26 May 2026 113,264 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 19 May 2025 99,120 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 14 May 2025 99,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 93,860 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 93,860 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2023 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2023 86,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,404 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 67,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,923 miles

Offside Front Chip on windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2020 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 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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RF17 OAH is a 2017 BMW 216 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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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RF17 OAH is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 19 July 2017.

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