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SM17 YLC

2017 BMW 216

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,071 mi
Last recorded92,071 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 YLC
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 92,071 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 79,375 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,853 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,760 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2022 41,390 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended occasional (7.1.2 (d))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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SM17 YLC is a 2017 BMW 216 in Red 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 SM17 YLC registered?

SM17 YLC is a 2017 BMW 216, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is SM17 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 YLC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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