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SM17 YLD

2017 BMW 216

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,046 mi
Last recorded156,046 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 21650,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 156,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 131,839 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,812 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,668 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 32,578 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 YLD is a 2017 BMW 216 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM17 YLD registered?

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

Is SM17 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 YLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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